May 2009
wrong way
sometimes you need signs telling you things are the wrong way
the bush
i didn’t know auckland had a rainforest, but it has. just to the west of the city up the Waitakere Ranges
it’s quite an amazing place, even on a rainy day
plenty of trees to see
although you need to watch out for mad little animals which are harmless to people but scary for trees
extreme danger
there danger, then there’s extreme danger
the nicest people on the planet
here is bnug and wife who went beyond the call of duty to make us feel welcome when we visited auckland last month. as did their children (seen bouncing below with esther and kezia)
hong kong airport instructions
click on these pictures to see them big. the artwork is fantastic !
third breast
third breast pump, possibly stolen by someone with an unpumped third breast ?
luxury holiday accommodation
esther’s guineas went to stay at her granny’s house where they were treated to a luxurious stay. their outdoor run was festooned with a gazebo, an outside windbreak and even some nice little logs for them to sit on and chat about old times.
poor things are back to slumming it with us again now though (the guineas, not my parents in law)
some chinese mountains
and some fluffy clouds (and shadows) spotted and shot by kezia
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technical problems at altitude
nz790Y
everything needs its own part number. especially the inflight headphones
bluebells
it’s funny having come back from new zealand where it’s just turning in to winter to see britain blooming, getting ready for summer.
and here’s something a bit more pinky
bank holiday picnic
great british bank holiday picnic in the chilly near-drizzle. makes the grass look very green though.
a fine day geocaching
when we were in minehead a few weeks ago we had a great afternoon geocaching with cousin chris of toy ahoy and family fame
it involved rather more vertical walking than originally anticipated, but was great fun for all involved (and the space hopper)
and here is cousin chris.
