The upstairs bedroom in my 2 level suite at the Crown Plaza http://www.pbase.com/britestar/auckland_crown_plaza

Surprisingly, this suite had no pull-out bed option downstairs in the living area. And although there were lots of fancy places to sit, the sofa was not long enough to stretch out on. So I couldn't invite Gail to stay overnight. I still feel bad about that. However, she came to my suite early in the morning before we started each day's new adventure. Plus we ended up going back to the suite each evening & talking until the wee hours of the next morning. So Gail was spared spending a lot of time at the Backpacker http://www.pbase.com/image/113334598 .
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