Yes that’s another one down, and what is to show for it?
This time some photos at least.
Ah the benefits of exercise. In early morning wandering it is amazing what one comes across. Having shown a number of murals and mosaics in small towns I was wondering where they were in Auckland. In fact they are everywhere but one must open ones eyes to see them. Here are a few examples.
This one is at the entrance to the Crystal Palace in Mt Eden, an old Theatre, Dance Hall and Picture Theatre in its day. Well remembered (by some!) for Saturday night dances.
These two are part of a set of eight in the Grey Lynn shopping area. They depict aspects of New Zealand life but also show images from the countries of the many different nationalities living in the area.
Then of course there is the multicoloured extravaganza of posters displayed in all sorts of odd places. A lot of which would be hard to see unless one is on foot and peers around corners.
And then there was this aptly named building in the Dominion Road shops. A sign of the times and the changing ethnic mixture of residents in the area
On for a panoramic view of the area from the top of Mt Eden
Looking toward the city centre and in close up
That famous icon seen from the top
Then on Saturday we drove to Whakatane for the unveiling of Trish’s memorial
Gathered prior to the unveiling.
Proceedings were observed from on high by some interested neighbours
And afterward at John’s shed
Back to Auckland in the evening and then on Sunday night we had the Okoroire team for dinner. A great evening with a lot of reminiscing and tall tales getting longer. Noticeable were the number of times when names of participants escaped memory, only to be brought to mind later with cries of “yes, that’s who I meant!”
Of course no photos were taken at the time…..
However we did mange a photo of the entree, A ham terrine encased with cabbage and parsley which we served with a lovely baguette and a Brinjal Kasundi Pickle that Bernice had made last week.
The main was a standing rib of beef with a horseradish sour cream accompanied by a medley of roast vegetables, new potatoes and asparagus. Dessert was summer pudding, which we had planned to make utilising brioche however we could not find any so ended up using Challah. And I must say it was delicious. To end we had Panforte with coffee and port. All in all, a great night.
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