Walking home from work on Thursday I was stopped in my tracks by the reflection on the Civic of the building opposite.  I was so mesmerised by the light I didn't even notice the beautifully dressed women crossing until I looked at the image on my computer. Walking home from work on Thursday I was stopped in my tracks by the reflection on...

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Andy's napping, wrapped in white cotton sheets and pillows.  An afternoon nap before we head out to watch the Auckland anniversary fireworks and hopefully, a few ciders down by the water.  We spent the morning at the markets where I picked up a strange painting for $5 which I'll photograph soon, bought a watermelon and plums and headed off to the beach, Murawai...

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Beautiful breakfast at Kate & Andrews, big 3 hour long walk along the beach and marina, cider at the Devonport cricket club in the sunny grass.  Perfect last day of holiday. ...

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We went off for a walk in the Waitakare's today, at Little Huia Dam.  We realised 30 minutes into the bush that we had made all the classic amatuer trekking mistakes - no map, no warm clothes, no water, no food, no good trekking shoes or clothes (I was wearing a sun-dress and sandshoes).  We didn't even know how long the trail was....

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The above pics are all Ilha Grande, beautiful beaches, average little township, good little beach bars/restaurants, a little pricey.  If you are deciding between Parati/Trinadaje and Ilha Grande (or something else), drop Ilha Grande...its beautiful but not a lot to do and we loved Parati etc better.  It could be a mission to get to as well?? All the above are Parati.  I...

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