The Mission
9th July 2007
The gloomy wet weather has finally taken a brief respite, allowing the sun to exhibit its full cancer-causing glory.
It's off to another favourite attraction in Auckland, Mission Bay. (Is it just me, but doesn't Mission Bay remind you of the director of Transformers, Michael Bay?) After a short 10 minutes bus ride on the Link, we were greeted by a huge fountain upon alighting.
Fine, I know it's nowhere near the size of Suntec City's Fountain of Wealth...
While I obviously did not appreciate the chilly sea breeze,
the lack of crowds on the beach was almost therapeutic. Visit your friendly East Coast Park on a weekend, it's simply self-explanatory. 
It didn't take us very long to notice that temperatures of about 10°C (not accounting wind chill), . People were literally queuing up for it... and no, there isn't any giveaways or special discount.
Before I could comprehend what was happening, I was tucking in to Cookies 'n Cream ice-cream from New Zealand Natural. *shiver*
CPF and diets? Anyone?
For health and financial reasons, we decided against taking the Link and embarked on a mini-walkathon. And lo and behold, we stumbled upon MJ Savage Memorial Park via a ulu steep path.
And man the view was unexpectedly amazing. I was compelled to use the "stitch function" for the first time, and without a tripod at hand.
"Built to commemorate Michael Joseph Savage, one of New Zealand's most revered leaders, the memorial and the surrounding garden stands proudly atop Bastion Point of the western end of Mission Bay. You also get a spectacular view of Hauraki Gulf from here."
Soon, it was time again to set off.
But we were again distracted by Orakei Wharf.
We manage to reach Foodtown, a major supermarket by foot...
... before sunset.
The gloomy wet weather has finally taken a brief respite, allowing the sun to exhibit its full cancer-causing glory.
It's off to another favourite attraction in Auckland, Mission Bay. (Is it just me, but doesn't Mission Bay remind you of the director of Transformers, Michael Bay?) After a short 10 minutes bus ride on the Link, we were greeted by a huge fountain upon alighting.
Fine, I know it's nowhere near the size of Suntec City's Fountain of Wealth...While I obviously did not appreciate the chilly sea breeze,
the lack of crowds on the beach was almost therapeutic. Visit your friendly East Coast Park on a weekend, it's simply self-explanatory. 
It didn't take us very long to notice that 
Before I could comprehend what was happening, I was tucking in to Cookies 'n Cream ice-cream from New Zealand Natural. *shiver*
And man the view was unexpectedly amazing. I was compelled to use the "stitch function" for the first time, and without a tripod at hand.
"Built to commemorate Michael Joseph Savage, one of New Zealand's most revered leaders, the memorial and the surrounding garden stands proudly atop Bastion Point of the western end of Mission Bay. You also get a spectacular view of Hauraki Gulf from here."
Soon, it was time again to set off.
But we were again distracted by Orakei Wharf.
... before sunset.
Labels: Mission Bay, MJ Savage Memorial Park
posted by Kelvin Lim at 7:45 am
4 Comments:
Guess wat?
Just when I tot I had gotten over XX (refusal to use his initials will remind me less of him), I'm told I have to move to the desk in front of him for the nxt 2 weeks.
I'M DEAD................
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Yes, Kiwis love to eat ice-cream even when it's cold. Well, at least the ice-cream doesn't melt so fast. It's quite shiok anyway! Great pics! Continue having fun! =)
Quite shiok?
Erm, I guess in a sadistic way...
Ha. No. It's quite enjoyable. This may explain the presence of ice-cream parlours in air-conditioned shopping centres as well, though it's less freezing.
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