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Elaine’s Ephemera

Captain Cook welcomes you to this weird post
Captain Cook welcomes you to this weird post

As the trip draws to a close, I thought I’d share a few ‘homeless’ items that haven’t earned their own blog posts.  Sadly, this will give you a bit too much insight into how my mind works and what my interests are, so proceed at your own risk.

Take mobile homes, for instance.  I saw these (in finished form) in a few mobile home parks and was so happy to see that someone took the time to design a pleasant looking residence.  It was our last day with the car, and I hadn’t been quick enough to grab a few shots of finished homes earlier in the trip, so this was the best I could do without forcing Roger to drive around looking for more.  When we stumbled upon a mobile home factory, I had to act quickly.  He barely stopped the car (which I think is pretty obvious)!  It’s hard to imagine that he doesn’t share my interest in manufactured housing (he would if they had engines and two wheels).

It was as close as my lens would let me get. Phooey.

Whew!  I’m hoping you’ve recovered from the excitement of that last slide show!  Next, I’m ALWAYS interested in how other people live.  And by this I mean:  what their houses look like.  This is a testament to my husband’s never-ending patience – he would actually drive me around so I could take pictures of people’s homes.  So, if you’re curious about the homes of people in faraway lands, here they are:

First, Moorea, in French Polynesia:  (please know that most houses in Moorea, New Zealand and Australia were walled.  It was really hard to find houses that were exposed to the street.  I gave it my best shot….)

Typical house in Moorea
Drive-by shooting
The roofline matches the peak, behind
Living above the store in Moorea
On the beach. We’ll probably buy this one.
You can rent this one. Great for commuters – it’s across the street from the airport.
Walls, walls, everywhere!

Now, New Zealand:

Just seeing if you’re paying attention
Bayfront homes in Auckland
Another bayfront home
Did I mention the rain in New Zealand?
The residents looked a little stiff
WHERE is the sun??
I’m not crooked – the house is on a hill
Love the backs of those SUVs!
Looks like an office, but is a lakeside home

And, finally, Australia.  Note all the filigree ironwork that decorates many, many homes in Melbourne.  Shades of New Orleans.

Another drive-by shooting
Cairns house – it floods often in the Barrier Reef area
Trashbins – the same the world over
Looks like an office, but is a lakeside home
Second to the last house – you’re almost done

Something that might surprise you:  there were virtually no bugs in any of the countries we visited.  It was autumn, but not cold.  We were surprised to find only one beetle and some ants in Moorea, which we thought would be teeming with insects.

If you haven’t given up by now, you are clearly a glutton for punishment.  Your reward (or more punishment) – some random photos and appropriately random thoughts:

A bay named for my blog
He would NOT put the bunny shirt on
Our room at the castle
Hotel tour, continued. Stairs to our room at the castle
I don’t know. Sculpture? On the streets of Melbourne
Peter & Cindy, this is for you.
Yes, we are those people that bought a digiridoo. At this store.
We couldn’t miss going to the Harley stores
A rainy day for a motorcycle ride
What the heck is this?
Tropical gingerbreadwomen
Yep, the weather report for the day we left NZ!
Holograms! At Te Papa in Wellington. Best ever.
What we felt like on Great Barrier Reef boat ride
Again, fearless at sea
Bungalow in Moorea
A tranquil pause in Moorea
So proud of my $10 Kmart ‘Uggs’
Best B&B kitchen EVER!
Kiwi pumpkins taste like ours, but they’re green
Yes, Kiwis put themselves inside these balls and hurtle down hills.
And after, too, I’d imagine
I SO want Blinky to be the bunny
Another view: best hotel in the world
The best hotel in the world, different room
Someone enjoying his birthday dinner
This tree root looks like a crocodile. A desperation photo.
Another photo of me, at ease in the water
I don’t get it. And that ‘sarong’ was TIGHT.
More verandahs – this time in New Zealand
The hotel room tour – Christchurch
This is a bunny picture, for obvious reasons

Congratulations!  You’ve made it to the end of this post.

Written by:
Elaine Haydock
Published on:
May 13, 2013
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Categories: AustraliaTags: Aboriginal art, Auckland, bunnies, Cairns, Melbourne, Moorea, travel

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  1. Linda

    May 13, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    …..and it was a wonderful ride, Elaine. Enjoyed every minute and every picture, especially the one of you in the pants that scared everyone away. I’m still laughing!

  2. bobby

    May 13, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    What was the price of gasoline in Australia?

    • Elaine Haydock

      May 14, 2013 at 12:38 am

      Hi Bobby! We were paying $110 to $120 American dollars to fill a smallish sedan.

  3. Vic

    May 13, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    Beautiful locations – Great photos – Loved the Blog

  4. Gabriele

    May 14, 2013 at 10:49 pm

    Kudos, mate. The vicarious thrills I received from your posts are priceless. You have a gift and you use it well.

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