Hiding in Flatbush

I think I have jetlag - though I haven't got on the jet yet.  Its more a end of trip depression I think...  I had allowed a couple of days in Auckland, in case things went pear-shaped along the Trail.  But I had managed to keep to the schedule without any hiccups, so here I was, twiddling thumbs in Flat Bush.  (I keep thinking of Nutbush!)  and I don't like cities!  

The main reason for staying here in Flat Bush, was its proximity to the airport.  I managed to track down a 99Bikes shop only 5km away, (even closer to the airport) where they were sure they'd have a bike box for me on Friday.  I will ride over there and pack Hennie up there.  So hopefully that all works out well.  Then taxi to airport.

Without a car, the city centre is actually 30kms away (bikes not allowed on the freeway)!  This being a new subdivision here (all the houses are built on same pattern) the public transport isnt easy either.  I can walk for 2km to catch a bus, but need to change to another bus and then  after 1hr30m another 2km walk to get to the art gallery where there's a Frida Kahlo exhibition.  At the moment, it all feels too hard.  Maybe tomorrow.... or not!  

But I found a coffee shop only 2km up the road and enjoyed an omelette and a flat white for breakfast.  Probably will visit this again!

There's a green reserve running through this area, urban rainwater drain.  But its planted with a lot of NZ native flora and filled with non-native birds - sparrows, Indian Myna, blackbirds, thrush and starlings, but I spied some Purple Swamp Hens - Pukeko - with tiny babies, little black puffballs with huge feet!  so cute - and heard a tui, so will take camera and go for a ride along its length tomorrow otherwise I will just decay into the bed here...  I did take some photos on my photo which I will upload onto Instagram instead.  

so no photos here, just me whinging!  Maybe I need to start planning my next trip - that might help!  but missing Roxy and got snapped at by a little shi tsu when all I wanted was a doggy pat!  Wah!!!