William Cobbett On Freedom

FREEDOM is not an empty sound; it is not an abstract idea; it is not a thing that nobody can feel. It means, and it means nothing else, the full and quiet enjoyment of your own property. If you have not this; if this be not well secured to you, you may call yourself what […]

There Are None Left In Auckland

They are disappearing. There are none left in inner Hauraki Gulf around Auckland. Unfortunately too many divers see these animals as a dish and nothing more. They cannot, or do not want to see them as an important part of the coastal ecosystem. What has to happen so we we start behave differently and change […]

Tiny Island Of Life In Murky Bay

Years ago we went to Vava’u, Kingdom of Tonga for holidays. We had no plans so did not book anything except the accommodation. One on the island we realised most of the activities like swimming with whales had been booed out already. As a result we spent most of our time just relaxing and snorkeling […]

Tiny Stingers With Red Heart

These tiny stingers infest waters around Auckland in early summer. They can be annoying, but take a closer look, they are beautiful! Check those transparent bells with red “hearts”. And those whitish tentacles. I know, they are weapons, deadly weapons, but they are very elegant ones. Next time you see them, try to notice their […]

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