Thursday, November 03, 2011

Wanderlust

November 2009 - Japan

In the early mornings, if the weather isn't perfect and I have to skip the waterfront, I walk past two hotels and a backpackers.
Sleepy tourists, bulging bags, hotel breakfasts.
I miss travelling.

Leaving Wellington

Sunday: Souvenir Pins - Osaka Castle

Takoyaki - the signature food of Osaka

Painting roof tiles. Auspicious.

Monday: Macro Deer

Tuesday: Geisha!

Inglorious Basterds - Japanese Poster

Dentist sign?

Post seasoning

Fanta Jelly!

Grumpy Face!Me, waiting on the Shinkansen

Sunday, October 30, 2011

365 in 2011

Oh Darling 365

Sunday: Rugby World Cup Final
Sunday
In the Backbencher, surrounded by puppets, I watched the All Blacks win the Rugby World Cup.

Monday: deconstructing the Fanzone
Monday
The next morning the Fanzone was already being deconstructed.

Tuesday: Cheerful graffiti
Tuesday
A very cheerful mural near the Wondapartment. I do not think it constitutes graffiti.

Tuesday: Brad Thorn and the Web Ellis
Wednesday
I saw the All Blacks victory parade & Brad Thorn raising the Web Ellis cup.

Thursday: Cheerful Graffiti
Thursday
I look out for this little guy every time I walk to work the Wakefield Street way.

Friday: my first ever blood test
Friday
My first ever blood test. Yes, first ever. I have always been remarkably healthy. Even this one was just routine.

Saturday: studded loafers!
Saturday
I bought studded loafers. Indeed I did.


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Grey day