Picton Marina in the Morning, originally uploaded by Mister Wind-Up Bird. Hendrik and I headed out from the marina yesterday to spend the day hiking the Queen Charlotte Track. This is the marina that morning, where we set out the the trailhead by water taxi. Hard to believe the previous day there was a storm…
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Cook Straight
Cook Straight, originally uploaded by Mister Wind-Up Bird. We have migrated back to South Island, taking up accommodations in Picton, not too far from our previous base in Nelson.
Embassy Theater
Embassy Theater, originally uploaded by Mister Wind-Up Bird. I’ll give this to Wellington: it has probably the best movie theater I’ve ever seen. The Embassy is a lovingly-restored 1924 movie palace of tiles and dark wood fixtures, with sweeping staircases, plush leather seats, a cafe, and cocktail lounge. You can buy movie tickets at the…
A Million Little Pacmans
A Million Little Pacmans, originally uploaded by Mister Wind-Up Bird. Spotted at a low tide crossing on the beautiful Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Self-Portrait (with Sheep)
Self-Portrait (with Sheep), originally uploaded by Mister Wind-Up Bird.