Mangere means "lazy winds" in Maori language. My good friend Chikako and I hiked up Mangere Mountain, which has another name in Maori, but I forgot it. Its a mountain that I pass when I ride the bus from Mangere into Auckland city centre. Its the mountain that when one hikes it, can see old volcano craters. I also saw rabbits, heard birds that sang beautifully, and walked upon the crater ridge to reveal 360 degree views. In my humble opinion this mountain is the most magnificent heartbeat of the Southlands...really! Before I climbed it, I felt compelled to, but didn't want to alone. Thank god for friends we can drag along on our adventures which we do not want to approach alone!
One love,
Lanigirl
