2016-12-13 22:00
I find this huge vine in Hollard Gardens very fascinating. There's not much on the internet about it, except the definition 'passion flower.'So, what's going on in your world this week? &hell…Read More
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2016-12-11 03:40
We visited Pukeiti Garden lately to check on the progress of their update. They are coming along quite nicely and the colors were fabulous.Floral Friday Photos Flower Friday Read More
2016-12-07 22:56
I think I have the ultimate photo for the phrase 'Bloom where you're planted'!These poppies grow all over the garden and even on the side of the house!Pictorial TuesdayNature Notes Read More
2016-12-06 22:00
This sunset was much prettier in person but I had to try to capture it.So, what does your world look like this week? Join us today, and every week, by linking up a photo or two on your… Read More
2016-12-02 05:49
The peony poppies that are EVERYwhere around the house are a favorite of the bees!Photo FridayLittle Things Thursday Read More
2016-11-30 23:37
English goldfinch, one of the large group around the houseHubby took this fantastic shot of a wood pigeon.I'm always trying to get a shot of the NZ hawks on our road trips.Wood pigeonsWe hav… Read More
2016-11-27 23:59
It's been rainy and windy all week so I looked throughmy archives for some bright and cheery photos.Sunday SnapScenic WeekendsSunday Pleasure Read More
2016-11-27 07:01
In case you have bad weather at your house, here's a bit of color to cheer you :)My original pink dianthus has sprung many different shades and colors.I thought all the irises were dark purp… Read More
2016-11-25 06:41
Photo FridaySnapFriday Photo Friends Read More
2016-11-20 06:15
I'm waiting for the wind to die down so I can work in my garden, so Hubby decided to take me to Hollard Gardens today so we can have some fresh air and exercise. It's always a trea… Read More
2016-11-17 23:40
ABC WednesdayNature Thursday - DNDSkywatch Friday Read More
2016-11-16 20:43
My tulips were a bit of a disappointment this year. These are most ofthe blooms I saw compared to a couple of dozen blooms last year.Other than that, the garden is progressing quite nicely.T… Read More
2016-11-14 22:45
Information board beside the road that I can appreciate!Beach Road in PaekakarikiThe beach at the end of Beach Road with baches (short for 'bachelor', they are one-room holiday houses) and h… Read More
2016-11-14 09:59
On Sunday, a mere 14 hours before the earthquake that closed all the railroad tracks, we boarded the Heartland Flyer in Paekakariki (pronounced pie-ka-ka-ree-kee) and headed north through th… Read More
2016-11-11 04:50
I find some quaint things around New Zealand and this charminglibrary in the Hawkes Bay area is open on Tuesdays from 10 to 2.Photo Friday Read More
2016-11-08 22:00
Koru (meaning 'loop') is the Maori sign for life and growth.My world is looking pretty green and I await summer blooms!You can show us all your corner of the world by linking upbelow. Just c… Read More
2016-11-04 02:40
Even though it seems like it's been spring for 6 months, my garden hasn't unleashed its beauty yet, so here are a few archived beauties.camellia primulasrose and raindropsKaka's be… Read More
2016-11-01 23:00
This is Boris (who is most likely Doris) another long-fin eel who lives in the lake at Pukekura Park.I don't know how old she is but she's been well fed for a long time!You can click here fo… Read More
2016-11-01 21:54
These beauties were found at Lake Mangamahoe earlier this week.Life through the LensMosaic MondayFlower Wednesday Read More
2016-11-01 21:48
While we were feeding the eels earlier in the week, I spied this pigeon acrossthe river taking a drink. I wasn't sure until I googled it.Saturday SnapshotSeasonsWild Bird Wednesday Read More
2016-11-01 01:16
When we went to feed the eels, I saw this lovely pigeon portrait on the pillar wall of the overhead walkway. The rest of these lovely artwork was found on our way back to the car.P… Read More
2016-10-29 00:16
When we were in New Plymouth, Hubby showed me one of his favorite things to do when he had time to kill. We walked down to the Huatoki River alongside Puke Ariki with some raw beef and fed t… Read More
2016-10-25 23:00
I'm looking forward to lots of spring and summer bloomsand enjoying some pretty nice weather.How's your world this week?Link up below and show the world what your corner looks like tod… Read More
2016-10-24 23:01
This is how my garden looked a few days ago. It has been raining the last coupleof days, so I'm sure it will look different the next time I get out there!Today's Flowers Read More
2016-10-23 06:18
Today we chased a 1938 vintage ex-NZR Standard railcar that is owned by the Pahiatua Railcar Society. It was certainly fast for being so old!Tokomaru is a very small town, best known for a S… Read More
2016-10-21 08:12
On our last trip to Whanganui, we stopped at this little wildlife refuge atLake Westmere on Rapanui Road. You can walk all the way around the lake,about 45 minutes walking, but we just went… Read More
2016-10-18 23:00
It was windy but still beautiful last weekend.What does your world look like? Link up belowand let us know. Just click the blue 'add your link' button Read More
2016-10-18 01:49
I love finding intricate details in my garden.Macro MondayMacro Monday 2Seasons Read More
2016-10-17 11:17
This lovely bridge was part of the scenery when Hubby took me for pizzabeside the sea yesterday. Te Rewa Rewa Bridge opened on 2010. Read more here.Weekend PictureSaturday Snapshot Read More
2016-10-15 04:52
This morning, between rain showers, I snapped these blooms in the garden. Besides these lovely colors, I have dahlias breaking through the ground, the cherry trees are budding, lots of… Read More
2016-10-14 04:39
When I stepped outside last night, I was greeted with this sight! I was doing some research to share with you and found that thehalo is refracted light. According to Universe Today,&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-10-13 06:45
These are some of my favorite shots of birds. Enjoy.Hubby took this shot.Wild Bird WednesdayMaple Hill HopWednesday Waters Read More
2016-10-10 05:25
When we were on holiday earlier this year, we followed a sign that said, 'Shag Point' hoping to see...well, some birds on the coastline. To our surprise, we didn't find any shags but we did… Read More
2016-10-08 05:54
In between the bouts of rain over the last few days, I have managed to capture these lovelies.English goldfinches were brought over and some inevitably escaped. Thereis a huge flock of… Read More
2016-10-05 21:27
Each day looks a little more colorful out the window andI can't help but think how blessed I am!Flower WednesdayNature NotesNature Thursday - DND Read More
2016-10-04 01:35
The spring showers have stirred the seeds and bulbs in my part of the world and I'm pretty sure I'll be posting lots of garden shots, so consider yourself warned. :)Favorite Weekend Flower&n&hell…Read More
2016-10-02 08:16
Weekend in Black and WhiteSeasons Read More
2016-09-30 23:55
I'm so happy to see spring colors this week.I'm sure there will be more very soon, but for now, I sharethese with you.Nature Thursday - DNDFloral Friday PhotosFloral Mosaics Read More
2016-09-29 02:26
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… Read More
2016-09-27 20:00
Spring is in the air in my part of the world and I capturedthis wood pigeon (Kereru) the other day!What is going on in your corner of the globe?Link up below and show us! Click the blue 'add… Read More
2016-09-26 09:52
Macro Monday 2Macro Monday Read More
2016-09-25 21:49
I get quite nostalgic when I see these older buildings and facades.Hospital and Charitable Aid BoardHubby thinks this is an unfinished lighthouse.Some of these buildings remind me of the tow… Read More
2016-09-25 03:11
We took a trip to Whanganui in south Taranaki to see a few specific sights.One of them was St Mary's with a round sanctuary.InSPIREd SundaySaturday Snapshot Read More
2016-09-24 01:23
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 h… Read More
2016-09-22 10:58
Nature Thursday - DNDNature Notes Read More
2016-09-21 07:23
The kowhai (pronounced KO-fie) is a lovely tree native to New Zealand and the name is the Maori word for 'yellow'. Native birds love the trees and at Hollards yesterday, we found a… Read More
2016-09-20 11:43
These are some clicks from the plane when we flew to the South Island earlier this year. They are my best guesses which are subject change!Mt TaranakiRimutaka Ranges, I thinkFarewell Sp… Read More
2016-09-18 11:03
This church in the Wairarapa region was built in 1903 and has been totallyrestored. Click here for the history of the church.InSPIREd SundayFriday Photo Friends Read More
2016-09-16 02:36
It's been raining all day, so I thought I'd post some prettier water shots.Photo FridayWednesday Waters Read More
2016-09-15 11:15
I am so excited about the first spring colors in my own front yard (garden, to you that speak Brit)! I didn't plant daffodils, so they were a huge surprise! There are lots of tulips get… Read More
2016-09-13 01:45
Yesterday was a fabulous day for a drive with not a cloud overhead.We headed to Waverley beach and enjoyed the wonderful sights on the way.Of course, Mt Taranaki was ever present.We ev… Read More
2016-09-11 05:47
We went to see the blooms in King Edward park in Stratford and found some beauties.These were taken on two different days with very different weather.Considering we had just experienced wint… Read More
2016-09-09 04:29
Opunake is a small town in Taranaki with a great beach.The folks are pretty proud of the town and these are someof the murals you will see on High Street.Photo FridayHigh 5 4 Friday (H54F) Read More
2016-09-08 00:26
I looked out the back window yesterday and though the trees toward the left of the shot looked faintly colorful, so I went to get the camera just in case it turned out to be an interesting p… Read More
2016-09-06 23:36
Back in 2010, Hubby took us on another of his awesome 'out of the way' road trips, where we visited this thermal area between Taupo and Rotorua called Orakei Korako or the Hidden Valley… Read More
2016-09-06 21:00
The name 'Poet's Bridge' sounds so romantic but the real story is thatthe bridge was paid for (150 pounds in 1883) by a bet on a horse named 'The Poet'.Now, it's your turn to tell us somethi… Read More
2016-09-04 05:59
Winter in New Zealand never seems desolate as the hillsides are dotted (and sometimes filled) with pine trees. I think it makes winter easier to bear.But, Taranaki seems to be green yea… Read More
2016-09-02 04:40
Photo FridayWilly Nilly Friday 5 Read More
2016-09-02 01:30
Maple Hill Hop Nature NotesOur World Tuesday Nature Thursday-DND Read More
2016-08-30 06:19
Little by little spring is showing herself. These flowers are from my garden,with tulips and irises and poppies budding--oh, my!SeasonsSunday SnapCheck out that View Read More
2016-08-30 04:59
A visit to the parks in Hawera found spring colors galore!Scenic WeekendsLife through the Lens Read More
2016-08-26 04:50
I showed you this public toilet in an earlier post. When I googled the school to give you more information, I ended up shaking my head. Here's what Wikipedia says about the to… Read More
2016-08-25 22:40
Having no houses or lights close to the house makes shots of the mooneasy to get. I have been thinking about other night sky shots andI will definitely share them when I get brave.Outdoor We… Read More
2016-08-23 20:00
One of the little luxuries of living in a small country is public toilets. At my age, I sooo appreciate them!This is one is on a long stretch of road at a site I willblog about later.Sh… Read More
2016-08-23 09:21
Most of the roads that we travelled on the Forgotten World Highway and Whanganui River Road were paved sealed but there were a few places that needed to be cleared from the sl… Read More
2016-08-23 09:15
Moki Tunnel, aka Hobbit HoleI guess it's the season for escapee sheep.Whanganui River Tongariro National ParkLambs in the paddockA small town declared itself a Republic after being move… Read More
2016-08-21 01:10
Along the Whanganui River is a little town called Jerusalem where St. Joseph's Convent is situated. It was built in 1892 and has an interesting history. Click here if you are interested.&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-08-20 05:26
We have been out wandering about the countryside again. We started along the Forgotten World Highway and drove south to the Whanganui River Road.There were a few specific places I wante… Read More
2016-08-20 02:45
Out latest road trip included the Kawana Flour Mill that was established in 1854 and restored starting in the 1970's. Click here to read more about the mill.We stopped at Raetihi for a comfo… Read More
2016-08-17 04:02
I was looking through my photos and thought these turned outvery well when viewed in black and white.Black and White ViewLife through the LensBlack and White Wednesdays Read More
2016-08-15 05:34
These are the last of the photos that I am posting about our train trip with KiwiRail Scenic Routes.Hubby was getting artistic with the camera and a tunnel :)Show me your SundayWeekend… Read More
2016-08-14 22:04
I am sooo tired of waiting for spring! So, here are some colors from earlier in the year from Hollard Gardens.Today's Flowers &nb&hell…Read More
2016-08-10 07:58
Today was a lovely and sunshiny day, so I went out to Mangamingi Saddle to take some photos of the mountain. The whole area is lovely pastureland and you can see for miles kilometers!This sh… Read More
2016-08-08 03:26
Our intention of going in winter was to see snow on the mountains. Going up, we only saw snow on the far Kaimanawa Ranges, which wasa gorgeous sight.But overnight the temperatures dropp… Read More
2016-08-02 20:00
Some archived beach beauty for you this week.What do you have to show the world today? Link up yourblog below by clicking the 'add your link' button.We'd love to see what's going on in your… Read More
2016-08-02 09:53
Hubby came into the lounge and told me that there were some 'wow' cloudsoutside and, sure enough, there were! Yes, I did say 'Wow!' when I saw them--he knows me so well.Sunday SnapLife throu… Read More
2016-07-30 06:58
I know I post a lot of rainbows but I just HAVE to go out and try to capture the whole thing when I see them because they are just so pretty! Most of the rainbow photos are two or three phot… Read More
2016-07-29 04:03
Friday Photo FriendsPhoto Friday Read More
2016-07-27 22:17
Here are a few more photos we took at Patea last weekend.Hubby took the first two.The 'foam' is actually beaten-up algae.Nature NotesMaple Hill HopOur World Tuesday Read More
2016-07-26 20:00
I have had countless 'I'd-never-see that-in Kansas' moments since I moved to New Zealand and this is definitely one of them. We were in the South Island earlier this year on… Read More
2016-07-26 05:49
Norfolk PinesWilkie's poolsSunday SnapLife through the LensThrough my Lens Read More
2016-07-24 06:49
Friday Photo JournalScenic Weekends Read More
2016-07-22 05:52
Last night, I peeked out the window and had to take the camera outside for some snaps.Wednesdays - I LikeThursday Theme - I LikeFive on Friday Read More
2016-07-19 20:00
It's been a little like winter this last week (although winter was suppose to havearrived last month!) and the weather has been a bit fierce along the shore, as you can see.What is going on… Read More
2016-07-18 05:39
As I have mentioned before, this winter has been the mildest I have ever seen here. Until last week, I only had a fire in the fireplace twice for heat. It's half way to spring but my ga… Read More
2016-07-17 03:19
We've had some rough weather the last week or so in Taranaki. It seems that winter has arrived! After a few days inside, we went for a drive and were rewarded with some amazing waves and a f… Read More
2016-07-15 01:44
Every once in a while, Hubby surprises me with flowers. I enjoy the color they bring into the house as I don't usually remember to bring in flowers from the garden!It's so sweet knowing… Read More
2016-07-13 08:10
Maple Hill HopBlack and White View Read More
2016-07-12 02:38
Life through the LensSeasons Read More
2016-07-10 07:56
Friday Photo Friends Read More
2016-07-08 00:20
Maple Hill HopPhoto Friday Read More
2016-07-06 07:17
waxeyestarlingsthrushsparrowgray warblerfantailsparrow and yellowhammer (spanary)Life through the LensNature Notes Read More
2016-07-06 00:20
Winter has been very mild but it's still winter and the sky reflects the season.So, what is happening in your world this week? I'm sure you can find some bit of beauty to share with the rest… Read More
2016-07-03 06:02
These photos are from the archives, I don't think I have posted them before.Friday Photo FriendsSaturday SnapshotSunday in my City Read More
2016-07-01 07:15
One day last week, I had the opportunity to shoot the rainbows over in the next paddock from my back yard garden. I am always amazed at the beauty of rainbows, no matter how many times I see… Read More
2016-06-29 07:08
Nature NotesMaple Hill Hop Read More
2016-06-28 03:52
Life through the LensOur World Tuesday Read More
2016-06-27 10:14
We took a ride to Hawera the other day and I was surprised to see so many flowers in bloom. It seems that this very, very mild winter has affected flowers all over Taranaki.Today's Flo… Read More
2016-06-26 04:58
I don't know when I took this photo but I remember feeling that it was a very peaceful place. It's Opaea Church near Taihape.InSPIREd Sunday Read More
2016-06-24 06:40
Usually, roads are closed because there is construction. This road doesn't have any work going on. I can't even begin to guess why it is suppose to be closed. For a closed road, it… Read More
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