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Poor old Oshi is home and resting comfortably after his surgery today. 🐶 4 teeth were extracted. His eye has a bad ulcer, probably related to the rotten tooth that was below it. Xrays show the arthritis we knew about, but no other serious problems.

On the other hand, the overnight camel trek in Morocco in 2015 was a pretty unusual mode of transport. Sunrise gave me a great shot.

In October 2002 we took a tour on a mini submarine in Vanuatu. It was a tiny boat with a glass ‘bell’ below water. Definitely the most unusual mode of transport I’ve ever used. I think these days I’d take better photos.

Canon PowerShot A20.

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A couple of weeks ago Sasha had Xrays and minor surgery. This week is Oshi’s turn. He’s pretty poorly: an ulcerated eye, rotten tooth and general malaise. 🐶 He’s stayed at the vet’s tonight ready for surgery tomorrow. Photo shows his swollen eye with the dye to show up ulcers.

I’m excited to see this video series: Dianna’s Intro Physics Class. I’ve long wanted an intro course for adults. I last learned about physics a good 50 years ago and have forgotten everything. Meanwhile, the world has moved on. Much to learn…

Marc Chagall window, Reims Cathedral, May 1982. Photo of an old bad photo on paper.

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In Rotorua on the Sulphur Lake sculpture trail (PDF), Rory McDougall: Ghost Soldier:

For the soldiers who returned in spirit. … I try to achieve the motion of passing through and ascending upwards using negative space in silhouette – a ghost soldier.

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I’ll write separately about the Redwood Treetop walk in Rotorua, but at night they fill the forest with amazing lights, including these ‘fireflies’ which flit around. The photo does it no justice at all, but it was absolutely magical. If you’re ever lucky enough to visit, see it!

Another view of some of the thermal pools at Polynesian Spa, with lake beyond.

One of the delights of the Polynesian thermal pools in Rotorua is being able to look out over the lake while soaking.