Foggy morning at Auckland Domain
By Sunrise Fan
@sunrisefan (28524)
Philippines
February 20, 2021 7:25pm CST
It's Sunday today and I woke up very early and took an early bath after which I did the laundry. I was planning to harvest the leafy lettuce and the buttercrunch lettuce so they won't be dry. Besides, the last time my daughter asked me to harvest some lettuce to give to her friend, my neck was aching because the noonday sun was so hot.
As I was waiting for the washing machine to be done with the laundry, my older daughter asked me to go with her to fetch her younger sister from night duty at the hospital (7PM to 7AM). She wanted me to come with her so we can have an early morning walk at Auckland Domain before fetching my younger daughter.
We left at 6:15 and when we arrived at Auckland Domain, the park was very foggy. We had a fairly good walk before proceeding to the hospital to fetch my other daughter.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
Hmmmm That is one of the things I miss in Baguio City... It's foggy.. even at noon...
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
I've read that an SM Mall in Baguio is the only mall that has fog inside. Is it true? BTW, here's one more photo of the foggy park which seems eerie :)
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
@sunrisefan Hihihi yup.. Because it is open and the roof is only a sunbrella (is that what they call it?) and sometimes it also showers inside the mall..
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
@brokenbee Will that not cause molds on the merchandise of locators in the mall?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60314)
• Perth, Australia
4 Mar 21
@sunrisefan I heard about that on the radio. 
That was a big one! I do hope you'll stay ok! I can't even imagine the scare of going through an earthquake.
That was a big one! I do hope you'll stay ok! I can't even imagine the scare of going through an earthquake.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
4 Mar 21
@VivaLaDani13 Thanks for your concern. The epicenter of the quake was on the other side of North Islands and in the ocean. There was tsunami warning on that side but was lowered later on. With quake's strength, I would have thought it must have been felt there in Australia too.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
4 Mar 21
Thanks. We’re okay despite the 7.3 earthquake 4 hours ago. Felt the tremor which woke me up but did not think it was an earthquake. Thought I was dreaming.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
23 Feb 21
The photo is beautiful!
I'm glad you are enjoying, mostly, the time you spend with your daughters. When did you tell me you had to leave? In March, wasn't it?
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
23 Feb 21
@sunrisefan Oh, yes. Sorry, I couldn't remember when in March you were supposed to leave by...
I agree with your daughters... traveling anywhere, especially by plane is still very dangerous. I hope you and your wife will be as careful as you can when you have to leave.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
Thanks. I told you that our interim visa is expiring on March 12. I followed up our apllication for a new visa last week but I was told by Immigration that they are giving priority of action to those whose visas are expiring in one or two weeks. Not that we don't want to go home yet but because my daughters are worried of the risks of travel aside from the long quarantine upon arrival.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
@DaddyEvil Yes and thanks for the caution. Before, it was me who was anxious to go home but now my wife wants to go home too. Her sister ( a nurse in the US but also stranded back home) had an accidental fall and her shoulder had to be operated today. Her brother also had a mild stroke last monthvso there's only the other brother to do the errand of marketing for their 95 year old mother who is beginning to be forgetful and has a 24-hour caregiver.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
21 Feb 21
Yes, I harvested all the buttercrunch lettuce and 4 leafy lettuce. There was too much so we gave most of the buttercrunch and half of the leafy lettuce to the mother of our daughters' friend. Will be harvesting more of the leafy lettuce this afternoon and share them with two neighbors across the street.
@JudyEv (325651)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb 21
@sunrisefan I can't get over the fact that is not one insect bite on them. 
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
@thelme55 Because they’re neighbours :)
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
Thanks:) It’s still summer but nearing autumn.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
23 Feb 21
@sunrisefan I see. It is like the weather in Australia.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
21 Feb 21
maybe your daughter noticed your need to be outdoors, walk and take pictures so now she makes sure you do.
do you not put sunblock and wear a hat to avoid sunburn?
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
@sunrisefan so are you darker or fairer now after a year in NZ?
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
21 Feb 21
Probably. I don’t put sunblock but I wear a cap sometimes.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
@hereandthere I guess just about the same. I get darker a few days after being exposed to the sun longer but goes back to my color complexion after.
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@RebeccasFarm (86732)
• United States
25 Feb 21
A lovely photo and I hope the day went well for you.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
25 Feb 21
Yes, the day went well specially that I had the chance to take wonderful photos which has become a hobby. Thanks :) Weekend is coming and I hope you'll have a good one.
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
Thanks:) That’s a very kind compliment :)
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
@DianneN Thanks again, Ms. DianneN :)
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
25 Feb 21
Thank you :) I'm always the walking buddy of my older daughter :) Making the most of our time as we may be leaving anytime soon.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
25 Feb 21
@CarolDM Yes because I miss home too.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
25 Feb 21
@sunrisefan I know you will be glad to leave soon.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
21 Feb 21
Thanks :) Here's another photo I took at the Domain -
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
21 Feb 21
@JimBo452020 Thanks again. The building in the photo is the Auckland Museum.
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@RasmaSandra (73368)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Feb 21
I wish you a very good day, Still Saturday night here and kind of cold,
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
21 Feb 21
Thanks :) I'm having a good day especially that I made a good harvest this morning. Hope you'll have a good weekend too.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
26 Feb 21
Hope you can come back one day soon. Why don't you try applying for a teaching position or apply for a scholarship for masteral studies which I think they're offering.
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
27 Feb 21
@sunrisefan I already have two masters and 1 Doctorate. It seems impossible to be back there no reason.
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
27 Feb 21
@cacay1 Your reason will be to be in a beautiful place created by God.
