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Monday 24 November 2008

The Giant's House, Akaroa

This is what we came for "The giant House" and it was breath taking. If you ever go to Akaroa this is a must see, a step into wonder. This colourful, whimsical world is created by Josie Martin, who is trained in horticulture and art and it is not surprising that she has won many awards and scholarships. Close your eyes, tick your heals and magic appears (don't forget to open your eyes silly)
Josie restored this house which was built in 1880
Millions of pieces of tiles are used and some cups
Who wants to eat from a prima ballerina table
Just sit back and enjoy

12 comments:

  1. that is so amazing...wow...it must be very interesting being there

    hug, p

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  2. She must have put hours of work into those mosaics. It's incredible. I love that last pic of you, you look lovely.

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  3. Thankyou so much for sharing this with us! Now I want to come home for a holiday, to see it all firsthand!

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  4. Oh my goodness! This is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing :-) I'd love to see this in person one day!

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  5. O how lovely. I am so glad to have found your blog.

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  6. Oh Marja, you looks so pretty and relaxed!Such nice pictures and nice weather!Here is it sooooo frosty cold...I hate it!Oh yes, you can be sure I wish I could change the places with you ;O))!Enjoy your life in NZ!

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  7. Well, I never knew about this place. It looks magical as you said. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. I want to go to that house Marja!! It looks so much fun, almost dream land..and you look great :D

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  9. Very lovely, today too... very cute...

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  10. Magical..makes you happy! Vrolijk! Leuke foto van jou:)

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  11. You look beautiful Marja....and so happy. Great photos of this lovely place too. I would love to go there....so whimsical. In fact, I think I'd like to live there.

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  12. Thanks guys and it is great isn't I'll show it to you when you come along for a coffee

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Thank you!!