Auckland, Day Two.
One of the biggest blessings of this trip is the chance to spend time with my sister and Jeffrey. They live far away from me and travel all the time so getting to be in one place with them for a whole week is a real treat. And they like to shop.
Yesterday we found lots more cool stores in the Parnell area of Auckland. Including an antique store where I found that awesome sign.
We also visited a store called Passion for Paper which was lovely. Very cool stuff.
But my favorite part of the day was a manicure and pedicure that Jessica and I did together. A couple hours just sitting next to each other, being pampered a bit, and talking. Catching up. Reminiscing. Being sisters. Awesome.
Last night was dinner with the group - loved having everyone have the chance to meet Jessica.
Today we begin our journey south towards Wellington. And Donna arrives this morning. Looking forward to seeing a bit more of the country.
And this, this makes me laugh. Jeffrey and the elephants. He has a great sense of humor.
Sounds like your trip is wonderful so far. I'm sure each day will be better and better. Enjoy the sister time - PRICELESS. Peace and blessings.
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Your trip sounds wonderful! What a great thing to get to hang with your sister!
Thanks for sharing!
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your trip sounds wonderful!
question for you, cathy and her daughter: you're all wearing/carrying bags of bright colors. are they purses? totes? I bet they're adorable... any photos of the bags? (i HEART bags!)
if you all got them at the same place - where would that be?
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Sorry gotta stop posting but now that you are in my backyard I am finding it hard to stop recommending places to visit! Which brings me to Rotorua! You should go on the Luge (fun for the whole family) and to the Agrodome - they have the Zorb and an awesome chocolate/fudge shop! Have fun!!! :)
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who'd a thought...scrapbooking would take you to these places...rock on with your story!
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What a fun day for you. Oh love that Paper store. Yummo!
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Sure hope you bought that sign. How will you ever get it home? I just found a Hyannis Ferry sign at a antique store on the Oregon coast, Had to have it!
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I thought you did some street sign snatching there when I first saw that sign! (;
Sounds like a great trip!
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so cool that you are traveling with family! love all the bonding going on!
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Thats awesome that your sister is with you! Love the updates! Keep them coming :)
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Another one who wants to know whose bag you're carrying! It's fabulous! Thanks for sharing snips of your trip!
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Thinking of you while I am plugging away at work - sounds like great fun! Pampering and shopping - two of my fav things.
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Ummm, why precisely am I not shopping with you and your sister?? Why am I not your 3rd sister????????
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Sounds like you're having an amazing time!! Savor every minute!
Ali, I just found this site and I just had to send you the link. I know you'll enjoy it.
Check it out:
http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=6e3b9d05e57fbec69428de09e87d174f.647467&cache=1
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Have fun!! You will love those gals. Faye, Megan and Nicola are AWESOME!!! I'm sure they will have a blast being in your presence.
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love the sign, don't think the have a Delis one, huh! and that last picture is too funny! So lovely that you and your sis are having great sister time, good, good, good!
corinnexxx
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http://www.elisalou.com/
I saw Cathy post that she got her bag from here. Perhaps Ali did as well.
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Wow, Ali. I am happy to hear that you are having fun!
What color did you choose for a manicure that you had?
Would you show us? :)
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ali it sounds like youre having a blast!!! how fun to have some sister time :) love the updates :) keep having fun!!!
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Sounds (and looks) like an awesome trip!!
**still "hosting" a big group of gals doing the Challenges from Ali's new book, please come and join us if you can!!
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Awwwww... so glad you are getting in some one-on-one time with your sister :) Good for you!!
Enjoy it!!
~deb~
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Ok, I want to know about the cute bags that I see that you and Cathy Z. have too. Pictures please!
Enjoy your adventure!
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Hey! Your sister looks like Britney Spears! [a non skanky version, though]. Doe sshe get asked for autographs??? :-)
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Ali looks like you are having a great time. I just want to say I just got your new book and it is totally awesome. Making me look at scrapping in a new light. Thank you!
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Ali, thanks for keeping us updated on your trip...I love hearing about what you're seeing and doing! The pic of your sister and you is just beautiful! I don't have a sister myself, but I can imagine how much fun it would be to spend time traveling and SHOPPING (my fave next to scrapbooking) together. Bethany
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