Still on holiday… Just mucking around at home, found a new application for my iPhone that creates one panoramic image out of several shots. See below for my first attempt (you can click the image if you would like a better look).

I’m also trying out my new T-stick today, seems to be working really well, just as fast as my wireless connection. So all up, things are not too bad at all, in fact they’re marvellous.

My sister and her entourage came round last night for a couple of drinks and to enjoy the Xmas lights.

Entourage = two daughters and one son in law.

The photo for today is of a maple tree in my courtyard that looked stunningly red in yesterday afternoon’s sun, while I was out there waiting for my sister to arrive.

Spent time today visiting a friend’s Mum (with the friend who I’ve known since high school). Was so lovely to spend time in her garden and remembering the good old days. She also read to us some of her Mum’s old diary (from the 1920s), absolutely fascinating to hear about days before cars, television and electricity. So cool.

Yum… had brunch at a friend’s place this morning.

Went up the Sky Tower today. Fabulous weather, awesome views and lunch down at the viaduct with friends visiting from Wellington.

WOW. Awesome. Amazing.  In 3D was truly spectacular. A total full on body experience.  I felt like I actually was there on Pandora and part of it.  The 3D effects were not gimmicky but totally life like.  The movie was a bit long for me in parts especially the war/fight scenes but apart from that it was fantastic.  It was so vividly colourful and beautiful and imaginative.  James Cameron who wrote and directed it and created the new 3D technology is a true genius and visionary.  The plants, wild life, gadgets were all so cool and completely different and clever.

I’m giving it 5 stars easily making it the best movie I have seen this year.

The ultimate dessert is back. This is my favourite ice cream and combined with boysenberries it’s devine.

If you see some grab it while you can, coz it doesn’t stay around for long. Plus it’s really hard to find.

Xmas is over and now it’s time to relax. I have just finished reading Marion Keyes latest book. Loved it!!!

Actually I’m testing out blogging from my iPhone.

Looks like it worked.  Awesome!