Good Morning Auckland

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Every morning on my way to work on the bus, I get to see this amazing skyline. This week the sun has been at the perfect angle for lighting up the windows as I travel in to work .

This inspired me to get up early on Saturday morning to try and photograph the spectacular sight. I made it just in time.

After that I went over to the Viaduct Basin to photograph some of the wonderful buildings there. It’s a great place to be early on a Saturday morning. I felt like a tourist.

Early Morning

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Got to stay with some friends in Tairua (Coromandel) for the weekend. What a stunning view to wake up to early on Sunday morning.

The Race is On

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Today a friend and I went to the races. Going to the races was one of those things I’ve always wanted to do, but never actually done. I won $7.00 from the horse in 2nd place (pink stars on the jockey’s jacket, that’s my description of the horse in second place in this photo, not the name of the horse). Best $2.00 I’ve ever spent.

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Two Famous Icons

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When I first spotted these two famous Kiwi icons together I thought how cool is that.

But it’s only now (two weeks later) that I realise the real humour in the shot… it’s a bee headed for the beehive.

The TV Knows My Name

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While I was in Wellington last week I stayed at the Holiday Inn. It was very flash. But when I turned on the TV I got a personalised message describing how to use the remote control. I’m not sure if this was friendly and helpful or just spooky.

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After much serious thought I have decided to end my project 365. Now that I have a new job I don’t have as much free time to go out there and take photos every day and then update the blog. Also my new job involves a lot of travel, which will give me great opportunities to take photos of new and interesting places, but just not the time or ability to upload on a daily basis.

It’s definitely not the end of the blog though!

When I do get the chance to take photos and upload them I plan to write about it in the blog so people will still be able to see what I’ve been up to.

To those of you who did check in regularly… thank you and please do come back when you get the chance.

Day 61

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My First Day. Today is my first day at my job in the city. (Well really it’s my second first day, last week I was in Wellington.) Today I got to meet the people I am working with, found out where I would be sitting, what sort of a view I have (it’s fabulous). I also got to go for a drive out to Albany and Henderson.

Also it was my first day of trying to catch a bus to work (well from where I live now at least) and it was so easy. I walked 5 minutes to the bus stop, the bus turned up after only 5 minutes of waiting, I got a seat and it zoomed into the city in about 15 minutes. This meant I was 45 minutes early for work, loads of time for a coffee. Catching the bus home was even easier, 2 minutes walk from work to the bus stop, the bus was waiting for me when I got to the bus stop, I got a seat no problem and it only took 20 minutes to get home WOW.

Today’s photo is of the stunning sunrise that greeted me when I woke up this morning.

Day 60

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Little Reunion. Today I got to hang out with 3 of my ex students in the countryside. There were sheep and dogs and fresh air and great food and of course great company. I hope we stay in touch.

Sorry, no time to catch up on the blog, probably won’t have any time at all this weekend.

Thanks for visiting anyway.

Day 58

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Checking Out. Today I had to check out of my fabulous hotel, pack up my temporary desk at the Wellington office and fly home to Auckland. What a fantastic first week at work I’ve had. I love my new job.