A few photos of our time in Auckland and at the RWC.

Bamboozle
Jamie and Lucy Telfer
Wed 9 Nov 2011 05:28
 
Bamboozle joining in the festivities and looking very colourful!                                                                             
Rugby was everywhere, you couldn't miss the fact NZ were hosting a World Cup.
Jamie with Mike (s/v Sea Rover) before England's Quarter Final..... when we still had hope (and pizza and wine)!
Greg and Debbie with Eva and Jack on board Bamboozle.  They were wonderfully hospitable and as made us feel very welcome in Auckland.
Once England were knocked out we found ourselves supporting a range of other teams including even the Welsh!
Downtown Auckland and the waterfront was closed to traffic each weekend with a huge number of fans coming in to enjoy the outstanding atmosphere and watch the games on giant screens.
There was a "Fan Trail" walking route up to Eden Park.  Lots of entertainment on the way and when the All Blacks made it to the Final every house was holding a party.
Greg and Marty trying to hide their nerves ahead of the Final.                                                                                
Marty and Debbie.  We had such a lot of fun at their house at their pre and post match parties.                      
With our great friend Flora who made it all the way from Washington D.C. for the Final.
Outside Eden Park dressed this time in our "All Black" kit!
A moment of huge national relief for New Zealand as the All Blacks finally win the World Cup again after a 24 year wait.
Jon and Hannah from England who sat next to us for all our games at Eden Park. 
The end of a fantastic tournament.  Congratulations to the All Blacks and well done everyone in NZ who made it such a special event.
Very happy kiwis. We had a crowd of celebratory All Black fans back on board Bamboozle after the Final.  The parties across the country went on all night and much of the next day.
Lucy in Devonport looking back across at Auckland.......
relieved to finally be doing something that isn't about rugby!
 

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