Monday, May 31, 2010
Day 151 It's been a busy day gardening
The dogs have been following the 'gardener' (My father) around today, and they are exhausted
But they are still alert!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Day 150 Mount Eden
We went for a walk around the top of Mount Eden. Great views to some of the other volcanoes in Auckland.
Here is the crater inside Mount Eden.
This is One Tree Hill
And this is Rangitoto
Here is the crater inside Mount Eden.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Day 148 This is what I do...
I was running one of those courses today that needed 3 computers, 3 projectors, 3... and of course an iPad!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Day 146 Yum Cha
I was invited to join some teachers at their local 'Yum Cha' restaurant today! It was very 'yum'!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Day 142 Wood Pigeon
Occasionally we have 'one' Wood Pigeon (Kereru) visit us.
The Kereru is native to New Zealand and is an endangered species (hence the furore that was caused by some international tourists recently).
Today we had SEVEN!!!
They are the most amazing bird, they are huge 51cms (20 inches) long. You know when they are flying over you as their wings move quite slowly and make a noise like a helicopter in slow motion (Whooshing). They swoop quite low and with their large wing span can be quite intimidating.
None of my shots of several of the Kereru in a group were very good, so this was the best of the lot.
The Kereru is native to New Zealand and is an endangered species (hence the furore that was caused by some international tourists recently).
Today we had SEVEN!!!
They are the most amazing bird, they are huge 51cms (20 inches) long. You know when they are flying over you as their wings move quite slowly and make a noise like a helicopter in slow motion (Whooshing). They swoop quite low and with their large wing span can be quite intimidating.
None of my shots of several of the Kereru in a group were very good, so this was the best of the lot.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Day 136 Autumn in Taupo
We drove down to Taupo in darkness on Friday night and in the light of the day on Saturday we were overwhelmed with the beauty of the Autumn colours. As we drove back to Auckland on the Sunday I was able to take photos of this remarkable scenery.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Day 135 A very expensive bottle of wine
Jim Barry's 'che Armagh' Shiraz is considered to be one of Australia's foremost wines...and we enjoyed it!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Day 134 Longlands in Hawkes Bay
Percy Pilcher is the owner of the 'Thresher'. My cousin's Great Grandfather is on the far left. This farm is still in his family.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Day 133 Volcano Animation
Students having fun animating Volcanic Eruptions, rocks rolling down mountains, lava spreading and ash clouds rising. I love my job!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Day 132 Poppy Field
I saw this fantastic memorial to our ANZACs at Mountain View School today. The children participated in the painting of the poppies and each class had their own planting ceremony where they marched and planted one poppy per class. The 'Poppy Field' looks outstanding!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Day 131 School Walls
Every school has a mural of some sort on their walls. This is one example from 'The Gardens' school.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Day 130 Light on Leaves
The last of the autumn leaves are falling, this photo show the light on the leaves at the end of the day.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Day 129 The Dancers
It was my gorgeous niece's 21st party on Saturday night, this photo was taken 12.35 on the Sunday morning, she is dancing with her brother and having a wonderful time!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Day 127 Kaipara Flats
I worked with an ICT cluster at Kaipara Flats School today. After a great day went for a drive along Highway 16...Fantastic Views!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Day 126 Autumn Leaves and Art
I love Autumn leaves...the colours, the shapes, the textures and most of all the patterns!
An activity I like to do myself and if I can get a class of children for an afternoon or two is to take photos, upload to a Photo editing site such as BeFunky. Print out the photos and then use them as the motivation for a painting or some form of art work.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Day 125 Light and Shadows
Another stunning Autumn day here today. The bright light made amazing shadows.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Day 122 Shakespear Bay
It was a stunning day in Auckland today, in fact the whole country had fantastic weather. This photo is of Shakespear Bay in Whangaparaoa. In the distance you can see Rangitoto Island and yachts in the harbour.
Day 121 Buckland's Beach at night
We went out for a friend's birthday to a restaurant in Bucklands Beach. Here are the displayed wines.
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