Looking over the roof of the house.

Eastern Beach Sunrise

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August 26th 2010
We arrived back from holiday to rain rain rain and it is now going to rain for the next three days. Great fun!!! Amongst all the rain we have been having some lovely sunrises. I just love the colours of sunrises and sunsets. We also have a new addition to the family in the form of Evie a lovely little Golden Retriever puppy. Mind you she has very sharp teeth as my poor finger will tell you!!! ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Bucklands Beach

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more