I love how the word Aoetearoa rolls off your tongue: Ah – o – tay – ah – row – ah. This is the Maori word for “New Zealand,” meaning Land of the Long White Cloud.
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I still have yet to find the right piece of pounamu, or greenstone, jewelry for me … although I did pick up an inexpensive non-Jade piece symbolizing “eternity” like the middle piece shown here. From the back: “New Zealand is famous for its greenstone, mainly found on specific rivers in the South Islands. The carvings have become iconic treasures and souvenirs.”
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We were not able to make it to Devonport during my last trip, although it was on the agenda. From the card: “Devonport ferry terminal and wharf complex provides a regular ferry service across the Waitemata Harbour to Auckland City.”
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“Not only is Devonport the home to many international standard shops, restaurants and beautiful waterfront parks, it also holds the secret of New Zealand’s Naval Heritage in the Navy Museum. Only minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland, Devonport also offers spectacular views from its extinct volcano Mt. Victoria.”
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Thanks to Maria for this very cool series of three cards put out by the Graduate School at the University of Auckland! This card, representing the U.S., shows a DONUT, which shows what the designers think of us in the States 🙂 From the back of the cards: “Add the world to your degree. Immerse yourself in another culture. Attend lectures on the other side of the world. Have an adventure of a lifetime! The 360-degree Auckland Abroad student exchange programme gives you the opportunity to complete part of your University of Auckland degree overseas. With over 80 partner universities in 24 countries, there are 360 degrees of exciting possibilities. Where will you go? www.auckland.ac.nz/360”
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Two of three cards in the series! So the U.S. is a donut, while Eurpoe is salami! 🙂
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Third of three cards in the series: the U.S. is represented by a donut, Europe by salami, and Japan by sushi!
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Also from Maria — very cool — many thanks! 🙂 This novel first came out in 1964!
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Another cover reproduction, this time for a book published in 1946!
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“A rotating art exhibit program spotlighting Western North Carolina artists at Asheville Regional Airport.” Picked this up while at the A’ville airport–and viewed the exhibit there, too! 🙂
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