Just to set the scene- I arrived to my very comfortable accommodation in Auckland at 1am!! - after way to many hours of flying- and was met by a garcious and smiling Susy. Throughtout my stay - she was extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
She went way beyond the call of duty by dropping me off at the Ferry station the morning I ran the Auckland marathon. Can I add that this was at 4am in the morning?! This was totally unexpected and yet a great help to me an overseas runner. Susy also gave advice on great spots to visit and since we share a passion for healthy living - she shared websites for health foods and also recommended a great place for a post-race massage! With anotehr marathon two weeks after my Auckland marathon - I followed up on this and I am sure it helped me not to stiffen up too much. Thanks for your fantastic hospitality Susy- it was greatly apppreciated and it helped to make my time in Auckland very rewarding. Your home is lovely and there was plernty of space in the relaxing environment upstairs- unclluttered, light and bright. Thanks again.