Today is my last day in Auckland.
As I sit here at the airport waiting for my flight,
the memories from just a few hours ago at Gulf Harbour keep returning to me—
quiet, warm, and unexpectedly magical.
The weather this morning was dramatic.
While the west was drenched in heavy rain all day,
the northern side greeted me with gentle showers
that came and went like a soft conversation with the sky.
It turned out to be the perfect mood for walking around
the neighbourhood I may soon call my new home.
When I reached the marina,
the first thing that caught my eye was a large stingray
gliding gracefully under the calm water.
And just as the tide was shifting from high tide to low,
the water suddenly surged upward—
a moment so quick and so beautiful that I was left speechless.
But the true highlight of the day came right after.
A school of snapper—perhaps twenty of them—
gathered near the dock as if responding to our footsteps.
They circled around playfully,
moving back and forth like little hosts welcoming us to their seaside home.
It felt as if my family—Luka, Chloe, Harry, Cindy—
were all there together on a tiny seaside picnic
with these curious little fish joining the fun.
That short encounter left such a strong impression on me.
My first memory of Gulf Harbour has become
a mix of wonder, warmth, and quiet happiness—
the kind of moment that stays with you long after it passes.
Sitting here at the airport now,
watching planes taxi slowly across the runway,
I feel grateful for today.
For the sunset, the rain, the sea,
and the unexpected little miracles that made this final day in Auckland
a beautiful farewell.
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