As I'm sure you know, it's not easy to select photos to share when ALL of them are enough to take your breath away. The bits of algae and tiny mussels clinging to the layers of rock make me understand how truly insignificant we are.
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12/6/14
colorful rosebuds caught at the window
Last year, there were very few roses on the bush outside the window--and that was just one or two little blooms at a time. So when I noticed several buds and a huge blossom I had to go out to investigate. I found quite a few buds colored with pink tint and was so excited about them!
Over the next few days, the roses just burst open.
12/1/14
anniversary walk
Today marks our 7th anniversary for Hubby and me. We checked the tides and decided to have an adventure--we went out to see the Three Sisters, even though there are only two standing. I love walking along the ocean and seeing what nature has created.
11/4/14
worker's hut
At Pioneer Village in Stratford, I found this quite ingenious to make a house from metal drums.
The little sign on the door says 'whare' (pronounced far-ay), a Maori word that means 'home'.
10/22/14
wild color
What a surprise it was to be minding our own business, tooling down the road, and then to see all those colors flying across the road! I wish these were better shots, but they are sooo fast and the weather was not helpful.
*edited--thanks Mick* Originally from Australia, these Eastern Rosellas were introduced in the 1900's. You can read more here.
10/6/14
unique and strange
This plant, growing in several places in the lawn garden, caught my eye during wet weather when the grass couldn't get cut. I initially thought the 'leaves' looked like hearts as they grow on stalks about a foot (30 cm) high. I've never seen anything like this before but it is definitely unique and strange.
*Thanks for the ID, Glennis and John, of 'shepherd's purse'.
While editing in Photoscape, there are many different things I can do to the colors and hues, but I guess I am a realist when it comes to photos and can't quite bring myself to show you strange and weird edits so I will just stick to color enhancing and monochrome.
9/22/14
sunday drive
Sunday turned out to be a sunny day so we decided to visit one of our favorite beaches about an hour away. The view from the parking area always amazes me.
But when we walked down to the beach, the river had changed its course to the ocean and it was a bit deeper than I cared to wade through. The ocean had also taken its toll on the coast and there were many warning signs that the edges of the cliffs were crumbling.
It didn't look very inviting and the tide wasn't out far enough to wander down the beach so Hubby decided to be spontaneous and wander down some of the road that we had never traveled before.
It didn't look very inviting and the tide wasn't out far enough to wander down the beach so Hubby decided to be spontaneous and wander down some of the road that we had never traveled before.
One of our stops was the cemetery at Waverley. There were many old plots and interesting headstones.
I don't know how old 'Little Claudie' was.
We came across a one-lane bridge that crossed the railroad line.
And a Harrier Hawk stopped and posed for me.
Since Taranaki is dairy country, there were lots of calves that were curious about the visitors and, probably, hoping we were there to feed them.
I was disappointed with the condition of the beach, but glad that I have photos of it in its glorious beauty before the erosion started. But, all in all, it was a great day to see the sights of Waverley and surrounding area.
9/9/14
A different sort of pill box
We came across this piece of history as we walked along the river at Waitara. I thought it was cool so I checked out its history.
During World War II the Home Guard was formed in New Zealand, becoming compulsory and formalised as the second line of defence in early 1942. The local Home Guard Battalion defended a number of localities along the Taranaki coast, especially around the former Bell Block Aerodrome. The Waitara Company was responsible for the coast from Waipapa Stream to Waiongana River. One platoon was assigned beach defence while another defended the freezing works.
During World War II the Home Guard was formed in New Zealand, becoming compulsory and formalised as the second line of defence in early 1942. The local Home Guard Battalion defended a number of localities along the Taranaki coast, especially around the former Bell Block Aerodrome. The Waitara Company was responsible for the coast from Waipapa Stream to Waiongana River. One platoon was assigned beach defence while another defended the freezing works.
This concrete machine gun pill box was one of two installed at Waitara by army engineers. The other can be found on West Beach off the end of Broadway, slowly being overtaken by coastal erosion. http://www.waitara.co.nz/index.php/history/heritage-trail
Apparently, the name 'pill box' comes from the shape of the first built. This one is called 'arrowhead' and is a common shape in the North Island. Round ones were more common in the South Island.
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