Oosterdam Cruise Vacation 2015

It seemed a little large to be a child's shoe. How exactly would you not notice that you had lost it? 200_2_P1030223

ATL Hino midi-bus FRL152 on Albert Street, Auckland. 200_2_P1020966C

The arrival of a cruise ship in port is an exciting thing to watch or be part of as a passenger. It is especially so when the surroundings are dramatic or beautiful like Auckland. The NYK operated 'Asuka II' arrived from Sydney for a night in port before departure for Nuku'alofa, Tonga on its 2015 South Pacific Grand Cruise. Two Ports of Auckland tugs assisted. I photographed a long series of this arrival, mostly into or across the early morning sun and have posted as few as I can bear. 200_2_P1030010

The arrival of a cruise ship in port is an exciting thing to watch or be part of as a passenger. It is especially so when the surroundings are dramatic or beautiful like Auckland. The NYK operated 'Asuka II' arrived from Sydney for a night in port before departure for Nuku'alofa, Tonga on its 2015 South Pacific Grand Cruise. Two Ports of Auckland tugs assisted. I photographed a long series of this arrival, mostly into or across the early morning sun and have posted as few as I can bear. 200_2_P1030013

The arrival of a cruise ship in port is an exciting thing to watch or be part of as a passenger. It is especially so when the surroundings are dramatic or beautiful like Auckland. The NYK operated 'Asuka II' arrived from Sydney for a night in port before departure for Nuku'alofa, Tonga on its 2015 South Pacific Grand Cruise. Two Ports of Auckland tugs assisted. I photographed a long series of this arrival, mostly into or across the early morning sun and have posted as few as I can bear. 200_2_P1030016

The arrival of a cruise ship in port is an exciting thing to watch or be part of as a passenger. It is especially so when the surroundings are dramatic or beautiful like Auckland. The NYK operated 'Asuka II' arrived from Sydney for a night in port before departure for Nuku'alofa, Tonga on its 2015 South Pacific Grand Cruise. I photographed a long series of this arrival, mostly into or across the early morning sun and have posted as few as I can bear. 200_2_P1030018

As wonderful evening light fell across Auckland Harbour, the container ship 'Southern Trader' left for Papeete. 200_2_P1030360C1

As 'Southern Trader' began its journey to Papeete, another container ship, 'Alexandra' entered port at Auckland assisted by two POAL tugs. 200_2_P1030366C

As 'Southern Trader' continued its journey to Papeete, another container ship, 'Alexandra' entered port at Auckland assisted by two POAL tugs. 200_2_P1030367C

A POAL tug helps to turn the container ship 'Alexandra' as she manoeuvres into port at Auckland. 200_2_P1030369

A POAL tug helps to turn the container ship 'Alexandra' as she manoeuvres into port at Auckland. 200_2_P1030370

Entrance to Fish Restaurant, Hilton Auckland. TZ30_P1020605

Shed 23, Princes Wharf, Auckland. 200_2_P1030372

Shed 23, Princes Wharf, Auckland. 200_2_P1030372M

'A Maori Figure In A Kaitaka Cloak' (1967) by Molly Macalister, bronze. Quay Street West, Auckland. 200_2_P1030088C

Detail from 'A Maori Figure In A Kaitaka Cloak' (1967) by Molly Macalister, bronze. Quay Street West, Auckland. 200_2_P1020961

The sculptures 'Aotea Moa' and 'Aotea Kiwi' by Robin Coleman representing one extinct and one living (but mostly nocturnal) species of New Zealand inhabitant. Albert Street, Auckland. 200_2_P1020967

As the natural light faded and the electric light began to shine more brightly, a lot of patience facilitated this people-free shot of Princes Wharf, Auckland. 200_2_P1020972