Right Steps.
This post has more links than a chain letter.
My pommepal did a couple of splendid posts on Dunedin and the Chinese Gardens. There are a few photos I would like to add to supplement hers. Also even if I sometimes fail I never fail to try. That is the main reason why these photos needed to be posted.
I often say things without thinking that is something I will have to be mindful of, I am always quoting the Buddha’s Eight Fold Path but this does not stop me from wandering off the path when I am enjoying myself. Unmindful of all the consequences I burble on and then have to follow up with Right Effort.
I was enjoying Dunedin from first thing in the morning, seeing the timber being moved around by those wonderful machines. Then there were other things, other people may not have interpreted as I did. The captions under the photos will be a clue to the way I see things.
Robbie Burn’s monument reminded me of a few lines from Tam o’ Shanter.
For pleasures are like poppies spread.
You seize the flower the bloom is shed,
Or like the snowfall on the river,
One moment white then lost for ever.
This is so like the Buddha’s philosophy on impermanence.
Pauline’s blog is full of interesting facts and if you have not visited it you have missed a real treat. I could write an illustrated book on Dunedin. The old railway station’s amazing architecture, marvellous mosaic and superb stained glass.
We had a photo feast and can only show you the tip of the ice burg, that’s not a good cliché as it was a fine sunny day. Better than an over worked saying I could have said I can only show you a mini morsel that would fit in with my alliteration.
Like they say on post cards ‘wish you were here’ maybe our posts will inspire you to visit Dunedin. My main reason for my blog is to motivate and rev your motor up.
Pauline pumps my peddle and gets my motor running, go to her blog , hit the links, go for it, its an inspiration.
I love this post Jack we both are looking at the same things but our photos are always quite different.
Reblogged this on gypsy life and commented:
I’m so pleased that Jack has posted his version of Dunedin and the Chinese Garden and I’m sure you will find it interesting to see his version of our day in Dunedin
A lovely collection of images and remarks Jack, for which many thanks as always. Hariod _/\_
Jack I have been enjoying Paulines wonderful collection of photo’s through out your trips and have enjoyed everyone..
This post another booster of lovely architecture and scenery along with your Wisdom has set me up for the afternoon, as I now sit down to create my own post.. 🙂
Sending thoughts your way my friend _/\_ Sue
Thank you Sue. Will go see your latest._/\_
I always love your view on things Jack, but really I’m not sure we need to know EVERYTHING about your relationship with the lovely Pauline 😉
I did not explain why needed to do a post on the Chinese Gardens. I told the lady with the fan she would be in a my blog.
Some nice pictures here Jack ! Logs looking like pencils , lovely pebble mosaic and Pauline in the frame too .
I’ve loved those lines from Tam O’ Shanter forever 🙂
The logs may come bock from China as pencils. I did this post because I told the Fantastic lady with the fan I would Put the photo in a blog. I also Emailed her some photos. The photos in my blog are only snap shots but have something about them that I like, that I think others may be interested in. I return your Nice Smile 🙂
There’s plenty to like about them for others too Jack and I’m sure that Lady was rather touched with your gesture .
You are always a breath of fresh air Jack, love your work! You and Pauline are a real team xx
That is so nice a complement Naomi.
A breath of fresh is a nice association. As I meditate on the breath to focus and calm my mind.
A team is exactly how I would describe the way Pauline and I do things together.
Sorry we could not house sit again. Hope you enjoy N,Z,
I wrote a comment on your post Gardening With Nature, as I enjoyed it so much. But Blogger, is not as straight forward as WordPress. and I lost the comment. The important thing I want to say is. The tyre project is fantastic but be mindful of heavy lifting. So your travel plans don’t get spoiled.
You have me desperate to visit Dunedin, Jack! With so little prospect of it ever happening. 😦 I love your photo of the entrance way and the close up of those roof tiles. And the Rabbie Burns quote 🙂 (I don’t do the accent either)
When you and Pauline were detailing going through the safety drill it affirmed pretty much what I’d always thought- that I’d hate cruising! But, oh, the places you can see- however briefly… 🙂
Many more happy days to you both!
Thanks for the nice comment and a pleasing blog.