Abandoned shops, Chrstchurch.

Stores abandoned.  The pot plant in the cafe on the left lays dead where it fell during the earthquake and the store on the right still had food in the fridges.

One of the many buildings still waiting to be demolished in the city centre.

A hairdressers which looked as though everyone had just walked out and left things at they were.

A Starbucks coffee house still had cups on tables and all the counters set up ready to make coffees.

....gone.....

The last day of work came and went.  Two more days have since passed and it already seems so long ago.  The tears have dried leaving a sad and empty feeling inside.  This is planned to be a thrilling and fun time, getting ready for the next big adventure of this crazy road show.  I could fake it, pretend that I’m not sad, that I am actually looking forward to leaving everything and everyone behind. Yet, just the thought of doing so makes that empty feeling inside become greater.

A nice walk for a nice day....

While strolling around the new Auckland waterfront development.  I couldn't resist looking beyond the brand new and very shiny black lustre of the luxury cruiser, to the small and brightly painted yacht in the back ground.  A nice display of the bold and the bright together.

Summer is here!

Our local beach, Raglan

A view from a hill.....

Mt Karioi, Raglan