July-August 2021
July saw us make a trip to the grounds surrounding Chelsea Sugar factory, which as a child I had suspected my friend Chelsea of secretly owning (spoiler, she didn't).
That famous pink building visible every time you cross the Harbour Bridge to and from Auckland has a long history. Not only is it the country's only sugar works, it began operation in 1884, which is old for New Zealand!
As we went for a meander on a Sunday, the factory was closed, but the walks around and views were quite lovely.
We were still lucky enough to have numerous sunny winter days, leading to many sunset walks along the water in our neighbourhood.
The fine days did have a downside of course, and that was the cold. Multiple mornings on our walks before work we would see frost on the ground.
I soon had a spate of radishes, and with too many to eat straight, I had a go at quick-pickling them (it was successful!)
My co-worker Yas also suggested the little work posse we had developed at our time at Auckland Unlimited meet up for a little Hen's do party for her as she was getting married soon. It was nice to catch up with everyone, as our contracts had ended and it felt strange no longer seeing them every day.
We had a hilarious evening singing terrible Karaoke in a private room in town. If the wedding was half as much fun, I was looking forward to it!
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