Koutu boulders

The boulders at Koutu Beach in Opononi are different and very interesting to see up close. 

The boulders on the beach have been released from their soft host rock by erosion and simply rolled down and accumulated on the beach. Many people ask why are they spherical. The most likely explanation is that a small core rolled around on the sediment on the ocean floor and grew bigger much like a snowball does.  

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 MIL and me (in blue) below--I'm 6 feet tall.

My other model, Hubby :) He's 6'6"

Wandering Camera

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Nature Notes

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more this and that

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Pictorial Tuesday

more from long beach

Hubby was very busy taking photos and I'm sharing a few more.

Photo Souvenir

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Our World Tuesday

crazy flowers and conspiracies

 I'm not sure that my garden knows it's almost winter 

with this rose bud...

...and this lovely camellia. 

This is Freddy the Finch. He is the only bird that doesn't fly away when I open the window and throw out some bird seed. He even flies really close to the window when he sees me.

I'm beginning to think all the birds conspire to keep an eye out

for birdseed. The crowd seems to grow in size daily :)

Pictorial Tuesday

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roadside faces

I do enjoy country living!

Friday Photo Journal

Lovin' Life

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roadside scenes

I have been in the archives again and found these mostly Taranaki scenes to share. Since winter is moving in, I think there will be lots of archive photos to show, but. don't worry, I have lots!

wild goats

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Demolition World in Invercargill

If you would like to see years and years of discarded items organized into a quaint little village, you have to stop by Demolition World if you are ever in the Invercargill area.

The owners have spent many years tearing things down and the last 15 years or so building their village with cast-aside items. There are whole buildings filled with items that take you back in time. The main 'street' consists of old store fronts decorated to invite you in to shop.

All sorts of animals wander on the grounds. Yes, that's a chicken drinking from a birdbath in one photo.

There is no charge to see all these wonderful things from the past, but you can make a donation if you feel moved to help out.


Tuesday's Treasures

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