Rainbow's Rest: 2020

30 December, 2020

Pasta at camp - Pureora Forest

Tess had brought along her pasta machine, so Anneke set about making fresh pasta at camp.

Together Anneke and I kneaded the dough for about half and hour. Then it was ready to put through the machine. The electric fence became our drying rack. I was amazed the sheep ignored the cut strips.

29 December, 2020

Exploring Pureora Forest

We have been clearing the path up to the "Big Tree". The rejuvenation of the forest after the logging 50 years ago creates a lush environment.

The quad bikes were put through the paces, plenty of mud to get stuck. Alan had to try a bit of "rock n roll" to get through this mud pool.

The trusty steads having a rest before the next round of mud pools.

Large forest ferns

Small forest moss

My red bands living their best life.

27 December, 2020

Pureora Forest - camping 2020

The sun quickly evaporated the residual rain water. After the rain, we walked down to the stream to see if the water was going over the ford.

Carenza also has joined us at camp. This will be an adventure for her.

Lucy checking the debris in the stream, so that it won't block the pipes under the ford.

The moon looked fabulous, and we watched the stars and the milky way appear.

Down Bush 2020

Sometimes downsizing to one car has it's disadvantages. We have to squeeze all the camping gear into one vehicle.

The space was limited, and Erik rode his bicycle from Rotorua to Pureora Forest. 139 and it took him 10 hours because of the weather. A thunder storm, a puncture,

I took my time driving. Once we got on the gravel roads in the Pureora Forest, the traction control engaged, the gravel was loose.

The urchins learnt a new card game "Oh Shit" while waiting out the thunderstorm. That rain was heavy.

25 December, 2020

Christmas 2020

I think this one is for me!

The christmas tree seemed dwarfed by all the gifts.

Quinn still hasn't mastered the art of wrapping a gift.

Erik made this wonderful bread for lunch, and we had cucumber, beetroot, ham, beef, tomatoes and cheese to accompany the delicious warm bread.

14 December, 2020

WOW - Wearable Art Exhibition - Te Papa - Wellington

This exhibition did not disappoint. So much to see, and wonder, and marvel at the extremely creative designs.

Underling - Gillian Saunders, New Zealand

The wasp on the boot had incredible detailing.

Escaped Pods - Lyn Christiansen, USA

Renascience - Ma Yuru & Fang Siyu - China

Spirit Bone - Guo Xiaotong - China. Made from plastic sandel straps - Utterly amazing design and construction.

Martilla - Fenella Fenton and Jeff Thomson - New Zealand. Inspired by a 100 year old piece of lace, sculptured aluminium.

Human Nature by Saar Snoek - Netherlands

Like a real coral reef, Human Nature grew organically. Saar Snoek began with the idea of a wearable reef, but started her garment without a clear plan of where it would go, instead it began growing almost by itself. The result is a celebration of the beauty and complexity of our natural world, as well as a sad reminder of environmental catastrophe bearing down on coral reefs across the world.

Refuse Refuge - Grace Duval - USA.

A work inspired by the idea of creating a refuge using the garbage that we have left behind, and the desire to refuse to seek refuge, to choose to fight instead of hide.

Created by using bicycle inner tubes salvaged from bicycle shop rubbish bins around the city of Chicago. The garment took 5 years to complete.

An eighteenth century ball gown made entirely of wood.

Lady of the Wood - David Walker - USA

The lacewood bodice was made from a modified 18th century pattern. The mahogany sleeves were steamed, and then bent into shape, and then finished with a lacewood cuff.