Saturday in Auckland

Had a full Saturday with visits to two galleries to look at jewellery -  souvenir paua jewellery at Objectspace, and contemporary New Zealand jewellery  at the City Art Gallery.   Both were very interesting.  Then we went  across the road to look at Fingers at jewellery to buy! The rings I liked were $600 and $700, so too much for moi and unfortunately D thinks so for him! 

As part of Art Week there was a retrospective Ans Westra exhibition of photographs , the earliest from Washday at the Pa days, a delightful picture of a young girl holding her dog.  This was at a new gallery Bowerbank Ninow at 312 K Rd. this is a lovely light airy gallery with friendly staff.

From there to St Kevin's Arcade via an op shop where I tried on two jackets from the $2 specials rack out front. At that price I was pleased they fitted me like a glove. The arcade was buzzing with people setting up for an afternoon tea experience with fancy china and dainty food to match. Watched some people doing ceramic painting and wished I had my whole life over again to do all the things I would like to try my hand at. 

Then we took in Divali celebrations in Aotea Square and in part of Queen St nearby and enjoyed some delicious food from a Penang stand.  Freshly made  naan  bread with  dhal was my favourite.  But we tried curry puffs, samosas and pakoras too. 

The crowd  with the women and children in colourful saris was like Little India and a wonderful atmosphere to stumble upon and enjoy. There was music in the air and dancing  We are lucky Auckland has such a wealth of sights and activities to enjoy.