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Auckland's Sky Tower by the Waitemata Harbour

we've called Auckland our home for the past 4-5 years. its relaxed feel was quite a treat after living in busy metropolitan Manila for 4 years. now, we love the fact that we are able to keep up with technological (& other) advances and still enjoy the abundance in nature - pollution free. The CBD's skytower changes colour occassionally. eg: pink during National Breast Cancer Foundation Day, red/green for xmas, etc. The colours on the photo: not quite sure what they're supposed to mean.

our bedsit by the far edge of grandma&pa's lounge

we weren't kidding about the 'bedsit' by the far end of grandma/pa's lounge. it's a bit cluttery but hey, it's a small sacrifice for a greater gain.

Volcanic Rangitoto Island

The volcanic Rangitoto Island is a picturesque vision constant along the East Coast of the North Shore.

The New Zealand Koru

while the New Zealand "koru" is always a pretty neat find when walking in gardens, treks, etc. This one, was taken by kanootz in Settler's Lodge gardens at a wedding in Whenuapai. It's the size of a large fist. some can be larger though... there's a small colonnial village called Devonport several minutes southeast of where we live. In the summer, we love picnicking on one of its beaches (Cheltenham).

a church in devonport

In winter time, we like to drive around looking at its pretty little victorian houses and chapels as this one on the right... next, sunset shot taken on a main road in our neighborhood.

sunset on Sunset rd.

we better stop here as it is 3:46 a.m. Auckland time. we've backpacks to pack and stuff to do as we'll still be working full time this coming week & kanootz has quotas to reach at work before he can go. thanks for stopping by.

written by

garcia on October 20, 2007 from Auckland, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Got 2 see what's out there!

tagged Auckland

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I am very glad for you both!

I think it is a wonderful opportunity to experience different cultures and meet those friends that you haven't met yet;) just like the saying goes: people around us are not strangers - they are friends we haven't met yet...or something like it ;)

I am really looking forward to reading your messages from those exciting places you are going to visit. What a great idea to have a travel blog!

Wishing you wind in your sails!

Kamilya

written by Kamilya Brassington on October 25, 2007

hi kamilya! how are you (I mean u & ur little family)? u still teaching?

great 2 hear from u. do stop by our blog now & then, as this will be our main point of contact w/ family & friends while on the road. ok?

arohanui!

written by Joy on October 25, 2007

Kuya Ken and Ate Joy,

You might still be on the plane to SanFO. :) I'm really happy for you guys!!! We all are. I hope you guys have fun... have a blast... coz you guys deserve it.

We are missing you already. Tatay said "makaykawa met, ah" pagdating namin sa bahay nila. (",) But don't you guys worry about us... we're all good.

'looking forward to seeing heaps of fotos in here... so update nyo ito lagi, ha??? I love you both!!!!

written by Jane Pintucan on October 30, 2007

oh, I forgot one very important thing (silly me!)....

"...the world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page of it..." (don't know who said that) (-.-)

MAY GOD BLESS YOU BOTH as you begin reading the whole book.

written by Jane Pintucan on October 30, 2007

hi! no photos yet. 2nite maybe. we just got 2 the hostel. landed on SFO airport at 12 noon (approx 08:00 Auckland time). we'll probably go walkabout this evening to get used to the feel of the city. thanks everyone for your love. God bless you all.

Ma, read ur letter, thanx. I'll probly still be nicking out lunch packs from buffet breakfasts in europe, but at least now we may get 2 see 1 more city than we could originally afford.

hostel life still feels a bit awkward but we're braving it.

ps. so many noypis in here.

written by joy garcia on October 30, 2007

eh ako? walang e-mail??? nyehehe!!! jowk! i know you'll be busy. wag na kayo mag-e-mail. i'll be visiting ur blog everyday naman eh. basta pasalubong na lang. whehehe!!!

'glad to hear you guys are safe and sound.

FOTOS!!!!!!

written by Jane Pintucan on October 30, 2007

Hi Guys!

Had enough time for a very quick look through your photos...stunning! places, faces, buildings and you both...always smiling! I love it!

Keep it up ;)

Zara (baby), Nigel and I are doing really well. We are going to Poppy's (Annemarie's third baby)christening tomorrow in Tauranga. We will tell her about your trip...

Alison is a grandmother now! Her daughter gave birth to a little baby boy last week. Alison is over the moon! ;)

Keep safe,

Kamilya

written by Kamilya Brassington on November 22, 2007

nd conditioner

mico

written by minette corazon z. pintucan on July 26, 2008

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