Residents in Aotearoa: One minute and fifty seconds in Auckland

Thursday, 18 January 2018

One minute and fifty seconds in Auckland

I came across an interesting quote recently by author Alexander Sattler. He said, "I would rather own little and see the world, than own the world and see little of it."

I like that sentiment. It fits in perfectly with a post I wanted to bring to you today. I hope that this blog can be one of many mechanisms that will allow you to see a little more of the world.

Just short of two minutes is a distressingly short look at a very vibrant and enjoyable city. But it's what I have to offer today. And I wish that I could expand the edges of the view that I show here. The view through the camera makes me feel as if I have blinders on. But at least this gives you a glimpse of what's happening early on a Saturday afternoon in Auckland.

The money must be good, because on any given weekend, there are several to many buskers working Queen Street and the waterfront. This is a father and son team. And dad is clearly very proud of junior because he has a note on this coat that reads, I'm his dad.

I gave this duo what I thought was a generous tip and then proceeded to record them. You'll notice the lady on a bench is using her phone to do the same thing. (don't know if she tipped them)

The crowds never stop and never stop changing. I love to sit and watch the parade go by. Talk about cheap entertainment. Especially since the train that took me there was free.

So, my suggestion is. Watch the guy and his son the first time through this snippet of Auckland life, and then watch the crowds as you listen to their song again. Pretend you're on the sidewalk. -djf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLr31yjxs-g&feature=youtu.be

3 comments:

Dianne19 January 2018 at 05:25
That's a great father/son team! Besides you and me only the lady on the bench and the guy standing by the shoulder-work sign seemed to really appreciate the performance.

The people on the street were so diverse going every which way - and most of them probably on holiday. It's too bad they didn't slow down for just a minute to soak in some of Auckland's ambience!
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Doug Foster19 January 2018 at 10:04
It's a busy place. Won't be long and you'll be a part of it again.
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Anonymous19 January 2018 at 17:07
They were really good. I felt sad that more people did not notice how good they were. I just wished I was there sitting on a bench and enjoying their performance. It definitely beat anything I did today. I love seeing Auckland's spirit in your blog.
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This is a picture of my deer hunting blind. I built in in 1975 and used it until about 2010. I'm publishing this picture and text on November 15 of 2022, the opening day of Michigan's rifle deer hunting season, to remember all the years I spent sitting there and occasionally harvesting a deer. I think that the meat I provided for my family was only a small portion of the benefit I received from hunting in this manner. Of greater value to me was the time I spent alone, watching the forest and its many components interact. I had time to unwind from the stresses of my work, to appreciate our world, and even sometimes to pray. That blind was a refuge to me. It was cozy, and comfortable and I spent much more time filming the activities of not only deer, but bears, racoons, turkeys, squirrels, hawks, and once, even a snowy owl, than I did harvesting deer. May I suggest to all of you that you try to find some time and a place, where you can be alone, and where you can ponder and appreciate your life and your place in the world. It does a body good. -djf