Phil and I were back in NZ for his Omi's funeral, it was a very sad and emotional farewell but still a great send-off. It was also good to see his family and friends again, albeit the circumstances. We managed to get to the art gallery this time, but the gallery with most of the contemporary art in it was closed because they were getting ready for the Auckland Triennial, which I would have loved to see! Still, I got to see some amazing works, especially interesting was a live installation we came across on the street!

Hayley looking 'interesting' in a mirror at the Space Centre (forgot what the place was really called) at One Tree Hill Park.

Dani, Hayley and I came across some aliens as well ...

Phil decided to experiment with a new look ...

And so did Brendan!




We caught Preston having a bath as well!


And... Preston's mum-Belinda! (she knits very cool stuff) :)

The live installation we came across ...

Kristy was quite a pro at pouring the sake :)

And ... for some more final beers before flying back to Adelaide the next morning.

I forgot to add at the start that it was chinese new years eve the night before we flew off to NZ. We had a pretty giant banquet here.. including lobster- YUM.. and then also went to the temple to check out the lion dances - their crazy kung fu, and the fire works that was just let off at the car park across the road! It was packed there and it was a wicked atmosphere with monks chanting and loud drums beating! Lots of incense in the air... And of course, Phil and I got some red packets! :) That night we also saw the Moting Vultures, they played excellently on that exceptionally hot night at the Jetty Road Hotel! Well done guys! Check out Phil's blog for a video of Phil on the theremin!


Heres a couple of pics from Ben's farewell BBQ too...

Ben and Bianca :)

Salad talk ...