It seems a long time ago now (15th December) since we left home with the caravan in tow and headed to Hamilton. Of course we had a short time to play with the grandkids but our main mission was to head to Auckland for the Paul McCartney Concert. But what a slow trip up the motorway! How can those Aucklanders stand it day after day??
The Ibis in Greenlane is very close to the Railway station so we arrived quite early at Mount Smart, (easier than taking the car) We had a really good position with nice people around us.
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| Mmmm those necks are a bit droopy. Paul's is too. |
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| The stage setup was easier to photograph in daylight |
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| The crowd stretched for miles. |
The DJ played a few Beatles numbers to start off and then we were into the main concert. Like all stadium concerts, live music has certain melodic imperfections. You go for the spectacle - and it certainly didn't disappoint! Anyway it didn't matter with the audience singing along to most tunes. The stories Paul told and the dedications to George and John and wives Linda (No1) and Nancy (No3) made it all the more interesting. He began at 8.30pm and about 11.00 the stage was empty - some people in the audience left - but two spectacular numbers were to follow. Live and Let die (James Bond theme) was accompanied by fireworks, and then the Mull of Kintyre was accompanied by the Auckland Districts Pipe Band.
Then we ALL sang hey Jude and went home at 11.30pm (Nah nah nah nah) highly satisfied.
The under-utilised efficient train service had us in bed just after 12.00
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