Even though our travels are not restricted, we still find interesting things in our local area of Taranaki. St Paul's Church, OkatoOne of many school ga… Read More
On an overnight road trip we stopped here on the Kapiti Coast. That's Kapiti Island out there, a predator-free bird sanctuary. You have to wade in the water to visit to make sure it stays th… Read More
Today I took these rose photos. There is only a small portion of them in bloomand I am truly humbled by their beauty.I am eternally grateful for the wonderful lady who planted them years ago… Read More
I sure hope you don't get tired of seeing my flower garden because it's new and exciting for me and I love the things that I discover when I'm out there!I recognize… Read More
The garden is awakening and I get excited to see all the colors, even on the ground.Kowhai (ko-fie) is the Maori word for 'yellow' and, thus, what we call the tree. &n&hell…Read More
It was almost spring-like weather so I took the camera out to the garden.I was happily surprised at what I found. Moving into a house withan established garden is both fun and interesting!Pi… Read More
The journey to the dam is always interesting with the wildlife and scenery along the winding dirt roads. I include this map so you can see how farfrom the ocean it is among the hills of… Read More
We went for a drive yesterday afternoon to Patea Dam and saw some delightful things!There were some showers that brought interesting ambiance, too. wild goats &n&hell…Read More
The magnolia looks so awesome against the blue sky, always better inperson than photos.A lovely rhododendron of some sort.I found some little crocuses blooming in one of the many, manycontai… Read More
This is left from the movie 'Predicament' that was shot in Eltham.Hubby made this sign and put it up beside the roadso I could see it when I went shopping! … Read More
The ever changing beaches have uncovered our shipwreck at Pateaagain. The Waitangi was peeking from the sand for the third time in the last 14 years.I was really surprised at the changes at… Read More
This little bird that caught my eye out the window was a complete surprise as they don't usually get this close to the house. I assume it was a young bird as he was oblivious to my movement… Read More
For some reason, Blogger won't let me use my ID for comments.I hope it gets cleared up soon.Please know that I have read all your contributions to My Corner of the World and will comme… Read More
Our main destination for the overnight trip was Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre in Rotorua. Click here for their web page.They have outdoor demonstrations of the New Zealand… Read More
We went for an overnight trip to the other side of the North Island this weekend. Since it's finally been cold at home--after all, it IS winter--I was excited to expect to see sno… Read More
There are lots of different sizes of birds' nests high in the trees from years gone by, but Hubby handed me this tiny one that fell out while he was working.It's on my laptop keyb… Read More
I took all these photos today!I like to have reason and order in things around me,but having flowers in winter makes absolutely no sense!So, I have decided to just enjoy these fabulous… Read More
I noticed my first rainbow at the house and ran outto get some snaps. Then, I noticed the fantail that got in myshot and saw several flying around, so I tried to c… Read More
These are growing in the garden but I have no idea what they are (or will be).I am hoping that some of you might be able to furnish names.I have numbered them so i… Read More
Since we moved, I have been busy with checking out the garden. There are hundreds ofrose bushes and an assortment of soooo many other lovely flowers and trees, all in addition to… Read More
These are some things I found just walking around the garden. I am sosurprised to see rosebuds still popping up in autumn.I think this is a gray warbler's nest. &n&hell…Read More
There was a flutter of birds in the humongous pear tree out the loungewindow and these skittish critters were captured across the room andthrough the window. Not the best quality, but they a… Read More
These rose buds are from my garden this week.The roses don't know it's time to sleep.Many of the roads we take wind around hills and mountains.I don't close my eyes so much any more!A lovely… Read More
A flower from the garden -------------------------Thank you all for your wonderful contributions last week!This weekly link up opens on Wednesday at 12AM, NZ time and stays openfor a we… Read More
I was playing around with Photoscape and colorized some of the web shotsI took a wile back.I like the colors but love black and white the best.The Weekend in Black and White Join us at… Read More
I just wanted to let my blog friends know that I am OK from the virus. There are only 4 cases in Taranaki, the district where I live, and I live quite rural. The Prime Minister has… Read More
Hubby took me for a ride and we ended upat the seaside. He's so patient as I take waaaay too many photos!I don't think I will ever tire of the beauty of the ocean.The strength behind th… Read More
One morning this week I caught the sun shining through loads of webs on the rosebush out front.I misted them with a spray bottle to make the stand out.Nature Friday Join us at My Corner… Read More
I find some very interesting things when we are out and about.I guess volcanic activity explains it.Thankful ThursdayWordless Wednesday - Natasha's Musings Join us at My Corner of the W… Read More
This lovely little church was damaged in the Kaikoura earthquake in November 2016.The good news is that it will be repaired!Click her for an article about it.InSPIRED SundayJoin us at My Cor… Read More
I am thankful that the ocean is not far away. Scenes like this are so relaxing.Those are the Sugarloaf Island at New Plymouth. They surround an underwater volcano.Thankful Thursday &hell…Read More
These are some of the layered limestone that dot the countryside in different parts of New Zealand.Nature Thursday - DNDPictorial TuesdayJoin us at My Corner of the World each Wedn… Read More
I found this bit of natural 'beauty' on a window frame before we moved into a former rental. Join us at My Corner of the World each Wednesday! Read More
This bench and libraries--one for children--is at the Clifftop Garden that I blogged about here.Weekend in Black and White Join us at My Corner of the World each Wednesday! Read More
Hubby told me to get my camera ready as we got close to Tirau, but I was busy admiring the town before I remembered to start clicking!Here's an article about the start of these lovely touris… Read More
When we drove to Hamilton (click here for that story), we drove around Hamilton Lake. It's such a lovely place in the midst of a bustling city. Join us at My Corner of the World e… Read More
I never get tired of the scenery on backroads. Most of the time we are theonly car on the roads so we can stop any time for photos!wild turkeys Join us at My Corner of the World… Read More
The neighbors muscovy hatched babies and hangs out in a field behind the house.Since I feed Mom occasionally, she doesn't mind my presence.Nature thursday - DNDWild Bird Wednesday Join… Read More
This is only the second beach I've seen in driving distance that has such a gentle slope to the water. The weather was perfect for reflections. Join us at My Corner of the… Read More
Rock Pigeons (or Doves) Introduced into New Zealand for racing.Wild Bird WednesdayOur World Tuesday Join us at My Corner of the World each Wednesday! Read More
As I poke around the two acres we are living on at the moment, I keep finding new lovelies that here and there!I can't name them all but I certainly can enjoy them. Mosaic Monday… Read More
This snowy shot is from a train trip into the mountains. We don't get much snow in Taranaki.That's 'Mt Doom' on the right. Locally known as Mt Ngauruhoe. Join us at My Corner of the Wor… Read More
Back when I was a kid (a very long time ago!) if you wanted to insult someone, you would call them a 'drip.'The 'smart' reply to that was:A drip is a drop;a drop is water;water is natur… Read More
We went on another backroads trip, this time east of Whanganui.We found some interesting scenery, including this poor duckie that was in need of some help on the Whanganui River as we passed… Read More
I have finally got to a good point in merging two household where we will be house-sitting for a few months. There are chickens, a duck or two, several outside catsand four sheep that h… Read More
We came across this unique 'planter' in Rapaura Water Gardens in Tapu.The weather was rainy so I edited the pictures. Join us at My Corner of the World! Read More