Occasionally Auckland Sketchbook escapes the city to somewhere interesting — and close. This time the sketchbook got a workout in The Bay of Islands . Only 3.5 hours by car and a world away from work. The sketch above was made in down-town Paihia, it doesn't look it, but it is literally behind the main street. The view is the back of an old homestead called Williams House . I was attracted by the orchard of very old fig trees on the left that had me imagining eating juicy ripe figs. Sadly they weren't in season but it must be a fun place at harvest time. Right over the other side of the bay you will find his falling down old house on Matauwhi Bay. For a while there the water had a turquoise glow until the sun went into hiding. This is Pompallier House and Clendon Cottage in Russell sketched with my back to the sea. I may have used a little too much artistic licence in moving them close enough together to fit on my page so don't look too closely. Anyway, I have sketched Po...
Taking part in political causes is not my usual thing, but today we took part in candidate Rob Thomas' promotional drive for councillor of the new Auckland Super City.
Still not too sure about the candidate to be honest, but by promoting cycling in Auckland he can't be all bad!
Got the chance to tow our 4 year old around the city streets in a relatively safe bunch of cyclists, rather than our usual effort involves dodging pedestrains on the footpath to avoid traffic. Here we syop for coffee at Parnells Strawberry Alarm Clock.
Still not too sure about the candidate to be honest, but by promoting cycling in Auckland he can't be all bad!
Got the chance to tow our 4 year old around the city streets in a relatively safe bunch of cyclists, rather than our usual effort involves dodging pedestrains on the footpath to avoid traffic. Here we syop for coffee at Parnells Strawberry Alarm Clock.
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