The University of Auckland

It's Brain Day again. Once each year, The University of Auckland hosts this exposition.  It showcases the latest developments in brain science and research and is organised by the Centre for Brain Research and the Neurological Foundation of New Zealand. 

Allie has always helped to host the ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) display. This year, she is working the booth all day. 

I rode in with her this morning and helped carry in some of the materials she'll be using. After that, I limbered up my camera-clicking finger and wandered through part of the campus, collecting photos as I went. I then made my way over to Albert Park and from there, down to the waterfront area. I spent a little time on a bench, watching the ferries come and go. 

Remember, it's the middle of winter (July 21st) when I took these pictures. It looks a bit dreary. 

I don't think I will comment on many of them. This will simply give you a look at what the university looks like. 

This post is in honor of the starting of school all over the U.S. 

This is the building that hosts Brain Day. 

I was pleased to see this building because I have read some of Frank Sargeson's writings. 

(that's his pen name, by the way) 

That's the end of my University of Auckland photos. 

The fountain in Albert Park

Toddler-sized fountains you saw once before. 

I'm down on Quay Street. It runs along the waterfront. You're looking at Kelly Tarlton's 'Shark Bus.' It'll take you to the underground aquarium. Cool place.    

I decided not to take the train back to Henderson. Instead, I caught the 133 bus. This allowed me to hop off in Grey Lynn for 1/2 an hour and visit a butchery there. They make a delicious black pudding. (blood sausage) They are Portuguese and advertise themselves to be a traditional old-world butcher.

Good stuff. When I eat it, I'm reminded of Aunt Mary's blood sausage. She made us some when we butchered William. (one of the pigs we raised long ago) Her's was made from a Bohemian recipe. I find it interesting that both versions are so similar in taste and texture. 

 -djf