MOTAT

We are deep in the throws of the unpredictable weather of spring.  Our clocks even sprung forward this weekend to harbor in longer daylight time.  After a few weeks of short hikes around Auckland and no new photos to share I am back with some photos from MOTAT --- Museum of Transportation and Technology.  So welcome to MOTAT.

I believe I am in front of a steam roller that is at the entrance to the Museum --- This is not a one building museum but includes many different areas and buildings to explore.  Note I am wearing a different rain coat ---- Oh Yeah!

David was in heaven with the huge collection of old trains, trams, fire stations, road transports.  We were able to travel back in time and see what Auckland was like in the early 1900's.

Reading this little note in Sir Edmond Hillary's Display, you can see that New Zealand does like to be first.  It was a heartbreaker not to be able to win the cup this year.  Unlike in the states, everyone watched the cup races and was invested in their winning. Kiwis take great pride in their sailing abilities. So sad.

                                   I choose this little car as mine.  But wait until you see my plane.....

             David got a kick out of this little car --- referred to as a runabout car!  I could picture David running about doing errands in this little vehicle.

Katie, we couldn't help but wonder what happened to your ford?!!  Looks like you lost the whole front end---------  Did this happen at Octoberfest??

And you have to celebrate the enduring KIWI

You even get to enjoy a short tram ride between museum sites.  All Aboard!

MOTAT offers so much to see and learn.  Their telecommunications exhibit was chock full of learning.    They provided several hands on workshops, interactive experiences for children and a historic village to wonder through. It is a good 5 hours of history-filled exploring. 

 I am happy to say the weather was mostly cloudy with no meatballs so I was able to end our visit in my very own plane ---- David thought it was very aptly named.  You can imagine the teasing that will continue thanks to this 1930's aircraft which is reputed to have had a few hops but no successful flying.  It was meant for the common person who wanted to build a long distance aircraft but apparently could not even withstand a dive of 15 degrees.

Pou du Ciel ------ Yes ---- The Flying Flea!!

I don't get it ---- why does David think it's perfect for me!!1

So if you hear a little buzz and maybe a flutter hovering close above your house ----- look up and check out the Flying Flea--------