Land Of Sleeping Giants

 

By Gemma Cleanslate

 

 
If you are looking for a diversion from shopping and holiday decorations have an adventure for the day take a ride over to Land Of Sleeping Giants. 

 

The installation is that of AmandaT Tamatzui. She is a well known artist with many installations in the past and art works seen in exhibits and her own galleries.

The island is full of engaging scenes and interactive fun. But right nearby is a train station that will take you all around the island and up the mountain on tours. Don’t miss that!. Inside the station are tickets for the train and the Cable Car. While you are there you can rezz a boat to take a tour around the island on water too. Amanda had help from many people to do this installation . You can see all the helpers at the station also.

“Kia Ora Tātou, This is my love project, dedicated to my new homeland of New Zealand also known as 'land of the long white cloud' Sleeping Giants was born, inspired by Te Mata Peak's Sleeping Giant in Hawkes Bay, NZ. TY Rascal for donating this region.“ is Amanda’s description of her work. RL inspirations are always good , especially if one can never get there in person. The Sleeping Giants are up on the mountain facing out to the world. To get a great look cam out.

Across from the station there is an elegantly arranged garden containing diverse lovely flowers and plants with bunnies and other animals scattering around on the ground. Down below you can see many of Amanda’s colorful art set out . Do not miss the Butterfly cave . Amanda has activities going on . I was able to attend a dance party on the volcano (which she covered with water ) It was fun! There is a Riddle hunt going on if you can make time. Look for pages as you wander . Some gifts are there too. If you find all 8 pages you will get a big prize. You will see the info on a poster at the station.

After my tours and walking about I was enticed to stop into the Cafe too inviting to miss! Great Menu on the wall and Lemon tea was my choice. I took it outside to sit in the New Zealand air. Visit while you can. Accept the experience. Vixen Point

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The installation will be there until January

 

After the party I went over to the Christmas Expo for the American Cancer Society where Patch Linden had gathered a hoard of Moles for picture taking time. I managed to be able to take a few photos while crashing out in between .

 

When I arrived most of the Moles and visitors were mostly naked with backwards faces lol. Quartz was in good shape so I took one photo of him.

 

Finally I was able to get to sit with Patch and get a good photo and make a donation to the cause before I crashed out again. Squeaky tried to help but he was having rezzing issues also . It was all great fun. I might use this for my Christmas card.

Gemma Cleanslate