Sunday, February 03, 2008

the Sevens . . .

The annual international Sevens... a 2 day rugby tournament was just held here in Wellington. Seven players per side rather than 15. A sell-out, 35,000-strong crowd, the Sevens weekend is a multimillion- dollar bonanza for Wellington's bars, restaurants and hotels. With prizes for best costumes, everyone goes all out. They close the street and it turns into a big celebration after the games. The fans walk from the stadium to Courtney Pl. for the music and celebration. We perched on a balcony looking over the crowds... Reminders of Mardi Gras / Super Bowl, fun!

This man had his booth set up at the train station and was face painting temporary tattoos. He is Maori with a full face moko.

Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band...


The circus came to town and put on a performance. They were really good!

Lady Luck coffee- now thats one cool coffee cart!...

Outside an auto repair shop at night I shot this car awaiting repair.

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