Hazy Window

The other weekend I hiked to the summit of Rangitoto Island, a volcano in the habour outside of Auckland. The weather was typical of Auckland - raining one minute and completely sunny the next and the cycle continues... As you can see, the haze never completely went away, so I couldn't get a crisp and clear image of Auckland, but I was happy with this photo nonetheless, mainly because of the random pirate ship in the corner. The beach and two small volcanic cones are part of Devenport (remember my previous posts from Devenport: Beautiful Day, Bay View, and Old Wood). Here are some other views of Auckland's CBD: One The Way, Sunny Over the CBD, Sail On, and Made It).

Here are some truly disturbing images of our world that I believe everyone should see: http://gigapica.geenstijl.nl/2009/05/mooi_milieu.html -- nothing can just disappear.

Readers

Today is the first official day of spring break for Auckland University and in a few hours I am headed to the South Island for two weeks! So, I just wanted to give you a heads up that I will only have sporadic internet and probably won't be able update this blog much over the break. I want to wish everyone who is moving back to school and starting classes good luck. I miss y'all!

Sunny Over The CBD

This is a photograph of downtown Auckland that I took on top of one of the volcanic cones in Auckland, Mt. Eden a few weeks ago. Today is one of those days when I wish I was little again. I wasn't feeling very well yesterday and today I got hit in the face with a cold. It's not that bad, but it's still one of those days when you just wish you were at home again so that mom can take care of you and listen to you complain. However, I look at this photo and I am glad that I have the chance to be in Auckland, even if I do have to miss out on mom's good 'ole chicken-less noodle soup on days like this.

Bay View

I took this photo while exploring Devonport with some friends in the first few days in Auckland. Across the bay is Rangitoto. It is a volcanic island that first appeared about 600 years ago. Imagine what a sight that was for the Maori people. Unfortunately it has been closed since we arrived, but it is due to open this weekend. I am hoping to be first in line to enjoy some of its numerous hikes.


Remember when it was really "trendy" to support Darfur? Guess what: It's still a big deal there. Darfur Five Years On