Rosie took me to her nearest beach at Waikuku and I am envious. We had great beaches in Carmarthenshire but this one was very special. Just the river estuary was wonderful, edged with banks of wild yellow Lupins. I could see waders and possibly Spoonbills, but the tide was low and they were the far side of the river and we'd forgotten the binoculars. We will go back at high tide.
It was very windy. It seems to get they way every afternoon.
On our way back to the car we visited a colony of Pied Shags along the river. I am fascinated by NZ birds and gradually identifying the ones I see.
The next post will be our visit to the Zoo. . .
Wonderful untamed beauty.
ReplyDeleteYes, just so natural.
DeleteSo did you go for a swim while you were there. Birds in other countries are worth watching as your only likely to see them in a zoo here mind you when I used to visit places I never had the time
ReplyDeleteGlad to see your enjoying yourself
You must be joking! Me and water are not best buddies. I am not a good swimmer, don't enjoy it at all and having chronic asthma is not good either. It would have to be calmer for me even to paddle! Having a wonderful time.
DeleteI feel the same when I visit Wales. I was unlucky enough to be born in a city and have never managed to escape its grubby clutches. The photos you are sharing just show the beauty of this world we live in.
ReplyDeleteI have beautiful countryside around me at home, but this is so different and I am enjoying my bird spotting 😁
DeleteYou are having some lovely adventures - that sea - so blue!
ReplyDeleteIt's the Tasman sea. Stunning there. Reminds me of Pembrey beach which goes on for miles and has pine trees down to the dunes.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a lovely beach and the drift wood is amazing.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I would like to draw it -but think it would take me a while.
DeleteGosh you can almost smell the salty air! Beautiful ! X Danette
ReplyDeleteJust stunning.
DeleteIt looks lovely! There are so many beautiful places in the world, and NZ is one I would love to visit. I'm enjoying your posts!
ReplyDeleteIt takes some 💓
Deleteso special to have you visiting New Zealand Jennie!
ReplyDeleteSo good to be staying with you my dear. You should be an ambassador for Christchurch:)
ReplyDeleteThat beach is beautiful. I can almost hear the surf breaking when I look at your photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and breathtaking
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to know you are having a great holiday in such a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
It looks absolutely beautiful, I'm glad that you are having such a good time. What an adventure!
ReplyDeleteI would be in the water swimming before you could say down under. You are having the best time BB, I can tell. What an amazing adventure, I would be pinching myself if it was me! I guess your middle week travelling solo is coming up soon so good luck with everything. Cannot wait to see what you get up to. Sarah x
ReplyDeletebeaches are all so very different, aren't they? the ones in northern california were full of. huge chunks of. trees. and roots all along black sanded beaches. the beaches in Iceland. Again mainly black sand, but the ones in Scotland, I think the Isle of Skye in particular look as if they came from the Mediterranean. my favourite beach aways has been and always will be Porth Selu
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beach.
DeleteThank you for all your comments. Having a wonderful time. Sarah - can't quite believe this is happening to me yet. Holding you in my thoughts.
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