On Christmas Day, we took a little road trip to Wanganui. First stop was Virginia Lake Park with a visit to their winter garden (note Snoopy and the Red Baron--makes me want to break into song!)
Then on to the lake to feed the ducks. The black bird with the funky feet is an Australian coot. And then to the bird houses.
Hubby found a great place along the Whanganui River for our picnic. The silver orb is artwork with the river plotted around it.
It's still weird to have Christmas in the summer, but I'm getting used to it!
**About the spelling--the town lost the 'h' somewhere along the way but the river never did. At the moment, there is a push to put it back into the town spelling, but it hasn't happened as of this writing.
**About the spelling--the town lost the 'h' somewhere along the way but the river never did. At the moment, there is a push to put it back into the town spelling, but it hasn't happened as of this writing.
It's great to see all this colour!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous collection of photos.. I love the pretty flowers and the bird mosaic is awesome.. I wish you and your family a happy & healthy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAll of the blooms are pretty but the swath of poinsettias is breathtaking! The silver orb has many reflections on it that would change with activity around it, magnificent piece of artwork.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking to Mosaic Monday and best wishes for 2015.
The flower pics are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful collages. I've never experienced Christmas in the summer but, with temperatures of -6C this morning, I wouldn't mind giving it a go!
ReplyDeleteHi. I think this is the town my friends live in although you spelt is 2 ways so I am not sure. These flowers and bird collages are wonderful. How far away from this place do you live? Have a very Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!
... and I love 'the make-over'... Hugs for the New Year. YAM xx
The winter garden is a lovely sight Betty. I can remember visiting there many years ago on a trip to NZ, beaut collages
ReplyDeleteVery pretty - I'm jealous - it's eleven degrees here this morning
ReplyDeleteThat's what I call a magnificent colors so there is not even here in the summer Happy new year to you and your family Regards Frank
ReplyDeleteLOVE the photos! my brother in law who is from new york says the same thing about christmas here, he's been here about 10 years and he's still trying to get his head around it :-)
ReplyDeleteYou have some of the prettiest birds! And flowers, too.
ReplyDeleteA very prosperous 2015, positive and happy New Year with lots of good cheer and good health, warm wishes of well for you and your loves ones, family and friends! La multi ani! Happy new Year!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous range of floral colour. An attractive setting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos. - I bet it would be different to have Christmas in the summer. - Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteChristmas with blue skies and warm sunshine - how wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of photos !
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year !