Hubby is always on the lookout for places we can walk that are of interest to us all. This is Turuturu Park in Hawera that has seen better days. But it was quite interesting, even in the dead of winter.
This is an old Maori Pa (fortress) that was really huge. It not only sat on a hill, but they also dug several ditches at intervals up the hillside to deter enemies.
And, no trip is complete without a family portrait!
That what makes New Zealand rich: it's natural and pristine habitat for the camera lens.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of your bush you shared with us Betty.
Betty: What a neat look at your new home in NZ. Cool shadow photo of the family.
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit NZ! I like your family's portrait. I posted a similar one a while ago (pl see it here)
ReplyDeleteI agree, even in the dead of winter, you have a great natural habitat. Love the family portrait.
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Nice pictures and very interesting.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Wow! It is still so green during winter! Love the rather neglected feel of the woods.
ReplyDeleteGreat views from your world. I liked the shadows in the last shot.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots. Nice variety.
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots, though my favorite would be the family portrait :)
ReplyDeleteLoved the family portrait:~)
ReplyDeleteoh how i miss aotearoa! i spent six wonderful years there, and your pictures have brought back lovely memories.
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting me - i know, like you said, my direction has changed and my focus has been on bringing up my kids. everything else is a side issue.
Love the family portrait! A nice wild place to explore and get to know the flora and fauna.
ReplyDeleteI remember that park !! :-)
ReplyDeleteThose old Maori Pa sites are fascinating places to visit. You can stand and imagine what life must have been like for them in those days...
Love the family shadow portrait !!!
Looks like a great place to explore while getting your exercise. The best combination. The exploring makes you forge that exercise is really hard work.
ReplyDeleteNice tour of your world.
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHi Betty,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE seeing New Zealand through your lens. That last composition was really great.
Thanks for visiting my blog recently. I am a little slow at returning the visits this week. Have been enjoying your photos here.
ReplyDeleteI do like the photo of the fungus here. How interesting!
Looks like a wonderful park for a hike - I love a good hike. Lovely family portrait. :)
ReplyDelete'turu' in our native language is 'trees' :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a nice pathway with lots of foliage..
Betty, what an awesome photo you have on Scenic Sunday. You have a wonderful hubby who looks for places of interest for all the family. And I LOVE the family portrait. Very clever.
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