Whanganui from the top

The Durie Elevator was out of order so we drove to the top of the hill to the lookout where the elevator would have taken us.

These  are the views of the Whanganui River from the lookout.

Old water tower.

Maple Hill Hop

Outdoor Wednesday

sights of Whanganui

We went to Whanganui for a day out and to enjoy the sunshine.
As we drove around, we found some interesting things that I want to share.

This is an old Fire Brigade Sub  Station, 1925.

I have no idea what these letters on the top of a deserted industrial building mean.
Sally, I think you're right that it once said 'storage.'

Dragon's head, anyone?

Queens Park War Memorial Steps

Photo Friday

Friday Photo Friends

church on the hill - wanganui river

spotted on the roadside

InSPIREd Sunday

Weekly Top Shot

Winter Garden at Virginia Lake, Wanganui

I'm joining Color Carnival

Bason Botanical Garden

These are from the Bason Botanical Garden in Wanganui in 2008.


I'm joining Outdoor Wednesday and Macro Flowers

virginia lake park in wanganui

Virginia Lake is 'the perfect' spot for a walk or picnic or just to stretch your legs. It has a walk-through bird enclosure, botanical garden building that changes with the seasons, a cafe and lots of grass.

Of course, there are also lots of ducks. They know you have food. The want some. They are not shy about it.

We harassed the ducks by feeding the birds on the hood bonnet of the car. The birds are not shy, either, but they don't attack you en masse.