Today was another early start, an early start followed by a drive of three hours north from Auckland, in order to visit the place I have been planning to visit for a few days now. Today was the day when I visited the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the place where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed… Continue reading Auckland 2017 – The Ninth Day
Month: July 2017
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
No visit to New Zealand, I am told, would be complete without a visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. It's a long(ish) drive from Auckland, but today I went. And I'm glad I did... https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=jm72wB&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3
Auckland 2017 – The Eighth Day
As I promised/predicted in my last entry, today was a day for 'household' chores, predominantly the washing of clothes and the cleaning of the flat. It was to these tasks that I devoted my day, and given the 'slowness' of the washing machine there was also some opportunity for some reading and contemplating. Yes, there… Continue reading Auckland 2017 – The Eighth Day
Auckland 2017 – The Seventh Day
My cunning plan to recover from my discomfort caused by my unsteadiness on Thursday afternoon clearly worked well because, although a little tight, I was able to walk with relative comfort and ease when I awoke this morning. "Fabulous," I thought, "I can get out of this flat." But what to do? Well, it seemed… Continue reading Auckland 2017 – The Seventh Day
It’s Not Our Prayer
Only the God-man, Jesus Christ, can truly offer adoration and love to God. He alone is entirely holy, He alone truly glorifies God through His holiness, and He alone can truly praise God. The final, supernatural vocation of every man is, therefore, transformation in Christ. Only from Christ, with Him, and in Him, can we… Continue reading It’s Not Our Prayer
Review: The Stupidity Paradox: The Power and Pitfalls of Functional Stupidity at Work
The Stupidity Paradox: The Power and Pitfalls of Functional Stupidity at Work by Mats Alvesson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a fun - and at times funny - book to read. Drawing upon their own academic expertise and the studies of companies undertaken by themselves and others, Alvesson and Spicer draw into… Continue reading Review: The Stupidity Paradox: The Power and Pitfalls of Functional Stupidity at Work
Auckland 2017 – The Sixth Day
You may remember, gentle reader, that I mentioned towards the end of my last entry that I had suffered a small glitch yesterday afternoon while leaving the Auckland Museum in the rain. I mention it again only in case it may have slipped your mind. Hold that thought... I awoke this morning in slight discomfort,… Continue reading Auckland 2017 – The Sixth Day
Auckland 2017 – The Fifth Day
After my journey up to the peak of One Tree Hill yesterday where the wind was plentiful and strong, I awoke this morning - early! - but with a definite 'twinge' in my sinuses. Knowing what this might be the harbinger of, I decided, spontaneously, that today should be an 'inside' day. And by 'inside'… Continue reading Auckland 2017 – The Fifth Day
Review: The Boy’s Tale
The Boy's Tale by Margaret Frazer My rating: 4 of 5 stars Another engaging tale featuring the named protagonist who, along with the other residents of her Benedictine house, is drawn into royal intrigues and affairs of state. As always, the unfolding of this story around the monastic regime makes for some interesting reading, particularly… Continue reading Review: The Boy’s Tale
Auckland 2017 – The Fourth Day
Today was a good day. It started a decent and civilised hour - either my body has adjusted to New Zealand time or the alarm was set properly. Being up early enough meant that I was able to attend to some 'household' chores - washing primarily - before setting out on the adventure I had… Continue reading Auckland 2017 – The Fourth Day
One Tree Hill, Cornwall Park
On the drive from the airport on Sunday afternoon I noticed a hill that had what I thought was a column at the very top, clearly visible from just about everywhere that has a direct line of sight to the top of that hill. I subsequently discovered that this 'column' is, in fact, a memorial… Continue reading One Tree Hill, Cornwall Park
Auckland 2017 – The Third Day
So my body clock is clearly still adjusting to being in New Zealand. I awoke at a time that would have been most suitable - if I happened to be on the east coast of Australia. Or it could have been that the alarm wasn't set properly. In either case, I wasn't up as early… Continue reading Auckland 2017 – The Third Day
Maungauika-North Head Historic Reserve
Today I visited the historic reserve located on the northern head of Waitemata Harbour, the harbour around which the City of Auckland develops. It started life as a military establishment but is now in the care of the Department of Conservation. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=srtDKK&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3
Auckland 2017 – The Second Day
Today was an unplanned day designed to do two things. Firstly, there was a need to begin adjusting my body clock to New Zealand Time, which I think is going to prove somewhat difficult since it seems determined to stay on Australian Eastern Time. Though my alarm went off at the designated time of 7.30am,… Continue reading Auckland 2017 – The Second Day
Auckland 2017 – The First Day
I hate 5am wake up calls! The first day of my overseas journey to Auckland and surrounds started very, very early. Having to be checked in at the airport by 7am at the latest, an early start was required. The benefit of such an early start, however, and flying business class on this particular trip… Continue reading Auckland 2017 – The First Day
