These haiku were written over three summers, camping on our piece of land near Waihi in Aotearoa New Zealand, and, for contrast, one winter sojourn there in our newly-built gypsy wagon. The land is bordered by the Mataura stream--which means 'red face'. We call the place 'Land of the shining stream' or 'River's edge'. The eels are named Brad and Angelina. One day, we'll build a house there. In the meantime, we're developing the land along permaculture principles, and noting moments both practical and transcendant.