Kereru on a wire

On the cable outside home.
Taken by Nigel Roberts.

(Kereru)

Tuatara enjoying a sunny day

Shanghai, China

The Communist Party museum (conveniently located near some upscale restaurants), the Women's World Cup final (Brazil v. Germany), old Shanghai and new Shanghai. More photos here.

Xi'an, China

The Terra Cotta Army Museum (2), and the Great Mosque (during the call to prayer). More photos here.

Wellington at night

Beijing, China

The Summer Palace, the Forbidden City (with Chris Isett and John Himes--from the Univ of Minnesota, John's wife LaVell, and our translator, JoJo), Cassandra and Cathy at the Great Wall, tourists at the Temple of Heaven. More photos here.

Wellington Phoenix

The Phoenix lost to the Newcastle Jets 1-0 in the A-League game at the Westpac stadium.