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to hers. Lynn waved a fond farewell as the Bellman carried her bags into the hotel.
Lynn’s hotel was considered one of the premier hotels in Auckland, situated close to the Harbor, business and shopping districts. Lynn's room was spacious and included a mini-bar for entertaining. Lynn had to smile, for soon she would fill it with cola's, to support her habit of drinking cold caffeine in the morning having never quite acquired a taste for coffee.
She was tired from her long journey, and decided to start the vacation with a luxurious soak in the tub. Lynn rarely found time for such frivolity at home. Lynn couldn't quite get the time change straight, but was quite aware that it was now Wednesday night. She had lost Tuesday over the date line.
Soon her exhaustion lead to the plan of a quiet day by the pool tomorrow.
*****
Chapter 3
Lynn woke with a noted awareness of her strange surroundings. She rose with the excitement of seeing a new land. It was a beautiful day in Auckland, New Zealand. Lynn looked over some of the tourist information in her room. She decided the pool could wait, and she would spend the morning shopping and seeing a bit of the surrounding area.
Lynn strolled towards downtown and found herself at the lower end of Queen Street at a shopping center. It was a modernistic building resembling a single large store. Yet, inside were a collection of 70 odd shops dispersed on three floors. She stopped in one store and poured over the collections of Maori carvings. She proceeded down to the leather store and perused the coats, jackets and other leather products. In one shop she found a delightful selection of sheepskin clothes hangers and decided to purchase some for Susan. The nearby Book Shop caught her eye, and although she had brought adequate reading with her, Lynn could not resist.
After leaving the center, Lynn found her way down to the hotel where Duane was staying. The wood paneled lobby with wine carpet, was dominated by a heroic statue of Captain Cook. There was a magnificent marlin mounted over the elevators. She felt herself smile to the local flavor of the surroundings. She shopped there at a store creatively named 'The New Zealander.' Lynn purchased some postcards to write by the pool that afternoon. Deciding on a light lunch, Lynn was directed back downtown. She decided on a local favorite of meat pie and gave into her craving for a milkshake.
Returning to her hotel, she passed many Arcades. Feeling her jet lag again taking over, Lynn was pleased that her plans had included a leisurely afternoon by the pool.
Lynn grabbed her Bible and her journal, and went to find a lounge chair. The sun was hot as Lynn lay by the pool. She read for an hour or more and then closed her eyes for just a moment. Soon she drifted off to sleep, and awoke relaxed and a bit sunburned. She swam for a while and went to go change for the evening.
Sooner than she realized it was 7:30 PM. She had not eaten yet, and was now out of time. She hurriedly produced one of the formal dresses she had packed. It was a beautiful black silk. Simplicity was the key to it's elegance. A high neckline and fitted waist, gave sophistication while the backless design afforded sensuality just at the edge of properness.
Lynn added the Greenstone necklace she had purchased that morning. The perfectly polished stones gave an elegance she did not anticipate. The green of the stones accentuated the green of her eyes. Lynn could hardly believe the effect when she looked in the mirror.
Lynn looked stunning. She had often been told that she was attractive. Yet she rarely, if ever, thought she was more than that. Tonight was different. She was truly amazed at the woman in the mirror. The sun had kissed her cheeks, and slightly lightened the dark brown of her hair.
“Once again you're working your miracles,” she said out loud to the Lord. There was a new life to her soul, and a joy in
Lynn’s hotel was considered one of the premier hotels in Auckland, situated close to the Harbor, business and shopping districts. Lynn's room was spacious and included a mini-bar for entertaining. Lynn had to smile, for soon she would fill it with cola's, to support her habit of drinking cold caffeine in the morning having never quite acquired a taste for coffee.
She was tired from her long journey, and decided to start the vacation with a luxurious soak in the tub. Lynn rarely found time for such frivolity at home. Lynn couldn't quite get the time change straight, but was quite aware that it was now Wednesday night. She had lost Tuesday over the date line.
Soon her exhaustion lead to the plan of a quiet day by the pool tomorrow.
*****
Chapter 3
Lynn woke with a noted awareness of her strange surroundings. She rose with the excitement of seeing a new land. It was a beautiful day in Auckland, New Zealand. Lynn looked over some of the tourist information in her room. She decided the pool could wait, and she would spend the morning shopping and seeing a bit of the surrounding area.
Lynn strolled towards downtown and found herself at the lower end of Queen Street at a shopping center. It was a modernistic building resembling a single large store. Yet, inside were a collection of 70 odd shops dispersed on three floors. She stopped in one store and poured over the collections of Maori carvings. She proceeded down to the leather store and perused the coats, jackets and other leather products. In one shop she found a delightful selection of sheepskin clothes hangers and decided to purchase some for Susan. The nearby Book Shop caught her eye, and although she had brought adequate reading with her, Lynn could not resist.
After leaving the center, Lynn found her way down to the hotel where Duane was staying. The wood paneled lobby with wine carpet, was dominated by a heroic statue of Captain Cook. There was a magnificent marlin mounted over the elevators. She felt herself smile to the local flavor of the surroundings. She shopped there at a store creatively named 'The New Zealander.' Lynn purchased some postcards to write by the pool that afternoon. Deciding on a light lunch, Lynn was directed back downtown. She decided on a local favorite of meat pie and gave into her craving for a milkshake.
Returning to her hotel, she passed many Arcades. Feeling her jet lag again taking over, Lynn was pleased that her plans had included a leisurely afternoon by the pool.
Lynn grabbed her Bible and her journal, and went to find a lounge chair. The sun was hot as Lynn lay by the pool. She read for an hour or more and then closed her eyes for just a moment. Soon she drifted off to sleep, and awoke relaxed and a bit sunburned. She swam for a while and went to go change for the evening.
Sooner than she realized it was 7:30 PM. She had not eaten yet, and was now out of time. She hurriedly produced one of the formal dresses she had packed. It was a beautiful black silk. Simplicity was the key to it's elegance. A high neckline and fitted waist, gave sophistication while the backless design afforded sensuality just at the edge of properness.
Lynn added the Greenstone necklace she had purchased that morning. The perfectly polished stones gave an elegance she did not anticipate. The green of the stones accentuated the green of her eyes. Lynn could hardly believe the effect when she looked in the mirror.
Lynn looked stunning. She had often been told that she was attractive. Yet she rarely, if ever, thought she was more than that. Tonight was different. She was truly amazed at the woman in the mirror. The sun had kissed her cheeks, and slightly lightened the dark brown of her hair.
“Once again you're working your miracles,” she said out loud to the Lord. There was a new life to her soul, and a joy in
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