Tuesday, July 31, 2012

#1893 ... In Formation

It may be a wet cold day ...however these two mothers have their baby transport all kitted out to survive the elements. The buggies almost looked like they were members of the same racing team !!

Monday, July 30, 2012

Saturday, July 28, 2012

#1889 ... Wellington Blown Away

YES it is finally there ... the replacement for the ALL BLACKS sign that sits above the northern flight path to Wellington Airport. The WELLINGTON sign being blown away by our gentle breezes!! The final statement after so much controversy about the signage WELLYWOOD to ALL BLACKS to WELLINGT O N.

Friday, July 27, 2012

#1888 ... Petone Beach

Petone Beach ... the north end on a grey, wet and windy day ... as they say a good day to connect with the natural world!!

Thursday, July 26, 2012

#1887 ... Petone Boat Club

The boat club building on the Petone foreshore ... interesting shapes and a prime view.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

#1886 ... Coffee Class 4

Magic flat whites produce by our barrista tutor ... the target for us ... yu've got to be kidding ... well at least ours tasted good!

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

#1885 ... Coffee Class 3

One of our class teams in action ... two flats whites in around two minutes ... now that's how you learn ... just as well our class customers were patience and polite!!

Monday, July 23, 2012

#1884 ... Coffee Class 2

Next comes that silky smooth, velvet like milk to finish off your flat white ... and yes it takes practice. Mojos

Sunday, July 22, 2012

#1883 ... Coffee Class 1

Timing the extraction ... must get that 30 mls in 30 seconds. Mojos

Saturday, July 21, 2012

#1882 ... A Robust Label

Mojos maa great coffee ... their Dr Mojo Blend is great for most times of the day ... and YES they use about 2% of robusta beans to give a subtle hit to the 98% of arabica beans ... an intersting label and source. Some more coffeee images to follow from the Coffee Class. A great way to learn about coffee and how to make a memorable cup.

Friday, July 20, 2012

#1881 ... Cramped Cottage

Cute cottage cramped between plain concrete newer buildings. Jessie St.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

#1879 ... Pigeon Tree

Not really the Pigeon Tree but it is one where they roost ... so take care walking underneath. Aro Park between Manners and Dixon Streets and obviously on the edge of the party zone .. so you may only consume alcohol inside the licensed establishments. The Opera House is in the background behind the tree.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

#1878 ... Colours

It may not be commissioned art ... however it does add a splash of colour to bare walls. CBD Wellington

Monday, July 16, 2012

#1877 ... Road Repair

Even lambton Quay, the so called Golden Mile, needs repairs from time to time ... all the fluro colours out and about today

Sunday, July 15, 2012

#1876 .... Three Seats

Three seats at Wisconson Burgers, Wadestown ... waiting for hungry people. Great burgers and NOT small!!

Saturday, July 14, 2012

#1875 ... Simply Paris

Simply paris Cafe in Dixon Street ... a wet cool day ... step inside for some hot comfort food and a strong coffee.

Friday, July 13, 2012

#1874 ... Portraits

The New Zealand Portrait Gallery in one of the brick wharf buildings ... classic architecture for classic artworks.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

#1873 ... Bike Coat

An innovative bike coat ... just to keen things dry. Brandon St

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

#1872 ... Bean Here

Might not look much ...but here is your daily fix. Roasted coffee beans waiting for packaging at Mojos on the Waterfront.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

#1871 ... Friends & Coffee

It may be cold out ... however there is still time and place for friends and coffee.

Monday, July 9, 2012

#1870 ... Mother's little helpers

helping with the shopping ... well some company at least ... all dressed for the colder day.

Sunday, July 8, 2012

#1869 ... Pomodoro

Pomodoro Pizza next to the Hannah Apartments off Dixon Street ... a classic meal.

Saturday, July 7, 2012

#1868 ... Breakfast Francais

A tasty lemon crepe for breakfast ... smells delicious. Morning Market, Cable Street.

Friday, July 6, 2012

#1867 .. Contours

Shapes and shadows in the sand ... a day at the beach. Kapiti, north of Wellington.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

#1866 ... Motive Power

Still working but showing a bit of age ... old tractors on at Te Horo Beach on the Kapiti Coast, used for towing the boat home after a days fishing.

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

#1864 ... Window Shopping

Wellington Motorcycles, Motorbikes with Kent/Cambridge terrace reflected in the window.

Monday, July 2, 2012

#1863 ... Harbour Perspective

An alternative view of Wellington Harbour ...The red roof of the Boatshed and the Rowing Club to the right and Te Papa directly behind that. Oriental Bay and Mt Victoria behind that again. THANKS TO RUMI FOR THE PHOTO.

Sunday, July 1, 2012

#1862 ... Tourist Spot.

YES this is the New World Supermarket in the central city ... and YES it is across the road from a couple of backpacker hotels ... so just about any time day and night you will see many visitors to the Capital City purchase food, beer, wine and other products. The customer mix is truely international.