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Continue reading →: Views from Te Pae Convention CentreWhile at the Christchurch Art Show at Te Pae today, I thought the views with the reflections were really interesting. The art was also interesting and of a really high standard. It was very tempting! We ended up coming home with a stunning astrophotography photo from Mike White photographer.
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Continue reading →: Willow trees in Ferrymead ParkThese willow trees are lovely but I often walk just a but faster when under them!
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Continue reading →: Morning tea at Glenmore HouseOn Sunday, the charming Glenmore House in Hillsborough, was the location of a delightful morning tea experience. The historic home, dating back to the 1850s, welcomed guests to its large garden adorned with mature trees and a cozy courtyard. As we took our seats outdoors, we were greeted by the…
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Continue reading →: Dusk in the city tonightI was in the city this evening to watch the new Dune movie (it’s excellent), and when we left the theatre I thought the light was interesting so went for a short walk.
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Continue reading →: Cosmos in my gardenI didn’t leave the house today as a lot of gardening was done. So here’s a photo of my new favourite cosmos, which I believe is a cupcake cosmos.
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Continue reading →: Grey skies over the Port HillsA bit of drizzle today with grey skies looking dramatic over the hills near Heathcote.
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Continue reading →: Akaroa day tripWe took a day trip to Akaroa today. It’s still pretty and quirky! Today’s finds included a cafe that’s also a rummage sale with at least one free range chicken roaming amongst the cafe’s garden, and a teddy bear that’s the stuff of nightmares.
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Continue reading →: Ernle Reserve, CashmereThis lovely Reserve follows the Heathcote River along Cashmere Road. We went for a walk along the path and found little fairy doors on the trees along the way.
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Continue reading →: Edmonds Factory GardenIt’s been a while since I visited this garden on Ferry Road. It’s a lovely spot with this tree putting on a great show at the moment. There’s also lots of planting for bees and butterflies.
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Continue reading →: A monarch butterfly on a Tithonia FlowerThe tithonia is a flowering annual that is also commonly known as the Mexican Sunflower. Monarch butterflies are particularly attracted to tithonia, so I make sure to plant some each year, as well as collecting the seed heads. As a result our garden at the moment is rather full of…
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Continue reading →: Hay! It’s brunch time for the Heathcote poniesThese ponies were enjoying their brunch of fresh hay. We noticed a few other paddocks with horses had recently had hay delivered as well. I’m not sure, but I think the ponies are part of the riding school that’s in Heathcote on Bridle Path Road.
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Continue reading →: Ernest Rutherford MuralYou can see this wonderful mural of Ernest Rutherford at 186 Tuam Street. It was created as part of the Flare Street Art festival.
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