Scenic Sunday,Sunday Bridges.

Pity you can't read the sign. These two gentlemen are advertising for a sausage sale in aid of MND.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/central-leader/3945708/Manukau-
bridges-official-opening-on-Sunday

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It is not everyday that we get to walk across a big bridge. We had been monitoring this development of this bridge. At last we went as pedestrians. As we left as 1.30pm, the cyclists came anxiously as it too will be opened to them only this afternoon. The 4 lane bridge will then be open only to vehicles.

Today, the $230 million second Manukau harbour bridge or lovingly called the Mangere bridge is officially opened by Prime Minister John Key, with Transport Minister Steven Joyce, Manukau mayor Len Brown and Auckland city mayor John Banks.

There was much fan fare and entertainment and refreshments. Among the various charity group, these two gentlemen caught my eye. Over at my stories site I had just written about MND or Motor Neuron Disease. These gentlemen were raising funds for them. http://annkschin.blogspot.com/2010/07/case-for-euthanasia.html Kai pai and paki paki to them.

Scenic Sunday/Sunday Bridges

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Out in West Auckland in Henderson, they were fixing their bridge. They were fixing half of the bridge at one time, so that cars can pass at one direction.

MANGAPOHUE NATURAL BRIDGE

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We went on a hike in Waitomo, and came to this natural bridge. The water had cut through the limestones, and created this bridge. I am not sure how long it will stay until it collapse.
MANGAPOHUE NATURAL BRIDGE
This beautiful reserve is located just 25km west of Waitomo. The natural bridge is a 'must-see'. The 17 metre high limestone arch, which spans the Mangapohue Stream is all that remains of the ancient cave system.

You can complete the loop track in 25 minutes, but if you have time you can continue your journey to discover 30 million year old fossilised oysters exposed in limestone outcrops.

Happy 4th of July and Sunday bridges

In 1993, we went with the girls to Washington DC, New York and LA. As an engineer, the water engineer was very interested in the tall buildings and the bird eye's view when we got up to the Empire State Building and the Twin Towers. I am sorry I can't tell you the names of the two bridges.

A lot of water has flowed under the bridge. The most significant one would be The Twin Towers are no more. Last night, on my Television, I watched a conspiracy theory, and I can't believe it.

To all my American friends, Happy 4th of July, I recall not so long ago. I was in Canada when you were celebrating the Bi-centenntial.
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Scenic Sunday: Sunday Bridges Series: in Papua New Guinea

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Up in the mountains of Papua New Guinea, you need a walking bridge to cross a fast flowing stream.