So first, we brought B to the famous La Cigale French Markets. It was actually very smaller compared to the other markets we have been to, but the things they sell there are of better quality. The people shopping there are also all more “atas” type. We wanted to have some tea and criossants there but it was so crowded and the cafe had no seats for us. B bought a Nutella french crepe and we all shared it. It was SOOO delicious... = )
Next up, we brought B to all the volcanic hills that we went previously for some gorgeous views of Auckland city.. Unfortunately, not long later, it started to rain. And for quite long. B was really unlucky. It rained all the way for at least 2 hills that we visited. At least he saw some sheep and took photos with them!! = P
After the rainy sightseeing, we went to Sky City for buffet lunch. We went to the casino to sign ourselves up as members, so we could get half price for the buffet lunch. So typical Singaporeans right! = P
The buffet was decent, but below average, so B was complaining throughout.. I thought it was okay though for $10. There was pasta, fried rice, calamari, fries, ham, vegetables, and even coffee and desserts. I like the fried rice and one of their cakes in the dessert section the most. And their hot chocolate was heavenly. We met the Yen family at the buffet restaurant. Such a coincidence. Actually, I felt quite bad cause Mrs. Yen had asked us out for the buffet before, but we didn’t go with her but came ourselves. We chatted a bit, then they left. 10 minutes later, Mr. Yen came back and passed K a discount coupon for petrol. As usual, they are SOOOO nice to us!! = )
After lunch, we took B shopping at Sylvia Park. He bought some toiletries, and we bought ourselves some thermal wear from Kathmandu cause they were on sale. When the shops closed at 6pm, we went supermarket shopping. Because we were leaving Auckland for the farms and orchards in 2 days, K and I had to stock up on toiletries and stuff, so we dragged B along to the supermarket.
After that, we headed for dinner at our fave Italian restaurant La Porchetta. We ordered 2 pizza and 1 pasta to share, but I was too much for us, even with big eater B around.. = P
Eventually, we had to pack half a pizza home. We headed to Movenpick for some ice cream after dinner.. It was soooo delicious.. I guessed it must be because I had been craving for ice cream for a long long time. But I got so damn cold after the ice cream that I was shivering..
We sent B back to his hotel around 930pm that night. I was glad to see a familiar face finally, and wished another one would come along soon…
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