Careless writing:
Women, on the other hand, can sometimes not work … These cultural expectations condemn them to be a burden…
They won’t be lazing with their feet up but will be slaving at home! Unpaid work!
12 Countries Could ‘Lose’ Almost 5 Million Women in The Next Decade
Hmmm, I’ve abandoned Blood in the Bayou: A Bone-Chilling FBI Thriller by CM Sutter just under half way through. There was too much point of view of a particularly nasty criminal and the FBI agents seem to be overlooking some obvious things. Just not working for me. 📚
On Sunday 25 July 2021 we were moored at Paterson Inlet, Rakiura, ready for two more adventures. But first: the sunrise.
Good thing I’m proof-watching my Micro Camp video! There’s stuff I need to fix yet, but what do you call a verbal typo/autocorrect? “Microsoft.Blog⁉️⁉️⁉️ What the heck! How do I bleep that out?
After motoring north for 6 hours, late Saturday afternoon we were taken by local guide Bevan for a walk (1 hour each way along a gentle grassy track) on The Neck — a low sandy isthmus at the mouth of Paterson Inlet on Rakiura, and an area with a rich Māori history.
On Day 3 of the cruise I opted to relax aboard the Milford Wanderer in the morning while others went walking. In the afternoon I enjoyed a tender ride around Small Craft Retreat. There were sealions galore! And even more when we were back on the boat. Sealions were a highlight.
Both our (old) dogs lost weight during their 2 week kennel stay. After I queried for issues the owner sent me back a very useful and extremely detailed log of their food, behaviour, management, staff observations etc. Now considering vet checks for both. 🐶
Pikihatiti or Port Pegasus, with its 5 metres of rain per year, is near the southern tip of Rakiura. I said I’d give it a go to walk up the 230 metre granite Bald Cone (47°S). The ‘track’ was 95% deep sucking mud. Amazing views though! I stopped 2/3 up, exhausted.
Had to get up around 3 am to let Oshi out then was awake for a bit. I was just wondering about getting back to sleep when there was a very loud and weird noise outside, followed by more noise and a bit of shaking. Earthquake Details: 30 km west of Paraparaumu; M 4.6; Depth: 33 km
I’m excited to be a presenter at Micro Camp 2021 and now I’m back from holiday I’m getting into the preparation. My topic will be Open for Inspection 🔍 — how to use the Web Inspector to help with customising your blog. Think you’ll tune in?
At Abraham’s Bosom beach on Rakiura I learned about the Turpentine Shrub (will keep fires burning), spotted a paua shell, and was intrigued by the rocks with their vertical layers of soft and hard.
Once we were aboard the Milford Wanderer we motored off to Port Adventure where we landed for a brief beach walk at Oyster Bay and Abraham’s Bosom. Mollymawks floated round the boat. Lush bush grew almost to the water’s edge. A young curious sealion joined us on the beach.
My credit card expired this month so I now have a new card. Now visiting services that hold my card number and updating the details — about 15 of them! So glad I made a list I keep with my card details in 1Password.
On the Rakiura cruise expeditions from the Milford Wanderer always started with a tender ride, piloted by Gibby. The tender hung from the stern of the MW and there was plenty of help to board. Steps at the front were for landings. Gabriel and Annette from the Crew were there too.
This large item was on the beach today — a shark fin?
Our Rakiura Cruise was aboard the Milford Wanderer. The crew soon told us the sails are just for show! The cabins are tiny: 2 narrow bunks with a mini gap between, a teeny space at the end of one for luggage. The saloon has tables and bench seats, a tiny galley and tea station.
The holiday was utterly fabulous, but I’m also thrilled to be home in my own bed, with clean clothes, slippers on. Now for a good night’s sleep!
In a visit to Otago Museum I learned the extinct Moa came in various sizes. The giant moa is in the photo. The male is small. When I stood level with the female my head came to about her rump. Then her neck and head stretched way above me.
Heh. Dunedin Airport.
This is the abundant but declining NZ native tarapunga, red-billed gull. 🐦
