Whangarei
Liz and Mike drove us to a view point high above the city which was spread out below us like a colourful ribbon between the rolling hills on one side, and the salt water inlet on the other. It drizzled on us a bit as we left the car but like in Alberta, the weather changes very quickly and by the time we walked to the top, the rain stopped, the clouds had lifted and the view was splendid.
Hans and Mike left for a quick 9 holes while Liz and I toured the Craft Quarry, an artistic commune. A few artists still live here, as evidenced by the loft bed in one of the studios, but since they only have electricity and no running water, the city is putting up some restrictions.
There's a glass studio, a silversmith with dozens of tiny drawers holding her jewellry creations, painters and others. We spoke with one artist from Holland/France who was putting together a 4' totem pole decorated with shells, rocks and driftwood. When finished, she's erecting it in the commune area as a thank you to the local artists who are letting her use their facilities.
Hans and Mike left for a quick 9 holes while Liz and I toured the Craft Quarry, an artistic commune. A few artists still live here, as evidenced by the loft bed in one of the studios, but since they only have electricity and no running water, the city is putting up some restrictions.
There's a glass studio, a silversmith with dozens of tiny drawers holding her jewellry creations, painters and others. We spoke with one artist from Holland/France who was putting together a 4' totem pole decorated with shells, rocks and driftwood. When finished, she's erecting it in the commune area as a thank you to the local artists who are letting her use their facilities.
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