Napier!

We headed down to Napier for a couple days because we had tickets to the Canada vs. France rugby game down there (5 hour drive from Auckland). Canada unfortunately lost, but there were tons of Canadians in Napier partying so it was still pretty cool and lots of fun.

Fellow Canadian (R) and wannabe Canadian (L)

We slept in the car that night, then for the next two nights got a Groupon for the Navigate hotel in Napier which was beautiful and brand new... spent the next few days taking it easy and exploring the Hawkes Bay area aka WINERIES!!

Sileni Winery

Did a little walk up the Te Mata Peak, nice view from up there.

Sheepies up Te Mata Peak

Napier was a neat little town... Art Deco capital of the world apparently, lots of older looking buildings and people dressed in crazy clothes.

Taking it easy for the next little while, we did go to the Samoa vs. Fiji game a few days ago but in the meantime, saving some funds! Going to the bach this weekend (about an hour away) on the beach. Weather is getting a bit warmer woohoo!