Shopping is only an incidental part of our holiday (yeah right!) but we hit the outlet shops at Southern Cross station. Just a short walk out the back door of the apartment and across the road.
Neither of us bought heaps but some decisions take longer than others. Discovered a Sketchers shop and there were literally thousands of pairs - I got a pair that I was happy with after trying on a fair number. Just a little hesitant to wear them here while I am walking lots in case I get blisters. They have an interesting firm back heel which allows you to slip them on with no hands. Will christen them back at the Village.
We were tempted by a movie - the Devil Wears Prada - Two. Don't remember loving No One, but this one was a riotous romp. A very comfortable cinema and a nice Red Wine and Cider between us. The movie was good fun.
Dinner was at an 'English' pub, the Elephant and Wheelbarrow. It was warm enough to eat outside and we both got a Seniors' Roast of the Day - nice that we older Kiwis are appreciated.
A couple of loopy people at the tram stop but no direct threat to any of the 50 odd people waiting.
The tram network is phenomenal - we seldom have to wait more than 3 or 4 minutes for any journey. I would say that nearly every tram is running at 150% of capacity, but entry and exit are totally manageable and its not often that we don't get a seat. The free ride certainly boosts patronage - would be good if our government made it available during the fuel crisis (not withstanding the fact that most transport is free for me in NZ already!
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