Finding the Train Station

I was able to setup an appointment at IRD for tomorrow morning at Takapuna. I reviewed the maps based on the schedules provided by MAXX (http://www.maxx.co.nz). It took me some time to get used to finding the right schedule and routes of buses and trains. It's nice and sunny outside so I decided to take a walk and find the train station. My hosts seem to insist on taking the bus but the schedules are too early for my appointment.

I was really expecting something else before I found the railway. From the pathway to the bridge were I took the train photo, everything reminded me of Thomas the Train series. According to a waiting passenger, they don't have cards instead, somebody in the train asks where you're headed and then you pay him the amount required. Sounds very classic!

Coming from Seymour Road

 I took a few more photos on my way back. On top is the Sunnyvale Superette which usually has a Takeaway next to it. And what do they offer in Takeaways? Fish and Chips. But this one seems to have Thai food. I wonder if my hosts know about this. This is similar to the dairy found across our street. It's a suburb, what else can I see here?

Sunnybrae Superette, also known as a dairy

 So there really isn't much to see here. It took me 20 minutes to get to the train station and another 20 or less to get back. Going back was a lot more tiring coz it's uphill! I was thinking about going to the other side of View Road, towards Great North Road then to Awaroa Park but thought I'd do that this weekend instead. I would probably have to do some daily walks just so I won't feel chilly in this house. staring at the monitor all day is not exactly good for me.

Our driveway and the very familiar mailbox.

Some direction pointers, I'm staying at View Road, Sunnyvale which was originally part of Waitakere. Super Auckland now consists of Auckland, Waitakere and Manukau. It's approximately 40minutes by bus towards Auckland Central.

With the sun shining, Spring is in! The wind is still cold though so I still wore two layers of sweaters. Maybe next time just 1 coat would do. I won't be surprised to get some heavy showers every now and then. Now that's chilly!