Lept into action after a longer sleep-in than usual after a busy pleasurable day in Orewa yesterday with goddaughter Jane and a spot of necessary gardening up there, which, in my book equates to weeding. Jane has made the house their own , marrying their household belongings to ours in a very aesthetic way .
Today was the opening of the Home AKL. an art exhibition by Pacifica artists living in Auckland. There were demonstrations which I particpated in - I made a little plaited fish after being shown how by a gentle patient Rarotongan lady, and live performances - we stayed for the Tongan singers, and breakdancers, in between looking at the art, which is inspiring in its insights into the island perspective on life in Auckland. As usual there were lots of people there, especially families with young children enjoying the cultural and art experience. We will be back to look at the art a few more times as it is on until October.
Called in to Tatty's on Ponsonby Rd where I have been selling a few pieces of vintage clothing which has become too small for me. So far a glittery blazer and sparkly black jumper of my mother's, an Aran jumper and a chunky beaded jumper which belonged to my sister-in-law once upon a time have all sold which is good. It is easier to sell clothing where people can see and try it on .
We finished off the day by going to a concert of German sacred and devotional music at the very old Ponsonby Baptist Church with a very old organ from the 1780s. It was music played on old instruments such as viols and a cornetto and sung in German or Latin - Schutz, Buxtehude among others. .
