Christmas

Early on Christmas Day we drove up to Auckland, to join the Gray clan at Alison's for brunch.

We each brought a $20 gift and played a game which meant you could open a gift or opt to steal someone's. Some gifts were very popular and were 'stolen' several times - just as well there was a limit, you could only lose 'your' gift a maximum of three times!

Christmas

Then over to Waiheke Island (45 minute ride on the ferry) where John's brother Peter lives. We arrived in time for pavlova, strawberries and cream - YUM!

Christmas

More fantastic views from Pete's place & we enjoyed the most amazing sunset that evening.