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Continue reading →: Red Admiral on my coffee mugThis beautiful butterfly is a New Zealand red admiral and is endemic to New Zealand. I did a double take today when I saw it resting on my mug. For a minute I thought it was a new mug design.. so perfectly positioned it was.
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Continue reading →: Christchurch Lavender FieldsThis lovely lavender field is the Christchurch Lavender Garden, at 304 Hasketts Road, Yaldhurst. It is open from 10am to 5pm. Admission is $5.00 per adult, children 15 and under are free, according to their current Facebook information. As you might expect the smell was amazing. A lively day out.
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Continue reading →: Christ Church Cathedral FacadeThe Christ Church Cathedral now has a steel frame with a replica facade that has the purpose of earthquake strengthening the building, weatherproofing it, and keeping the pigeons out. The steel frame will be part of the final restoration.
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Continue reading →: Flowers from my GardenI’ve always been a keen gardener, even if it’s just been container plantings. In the last six months though, I’ve really focused my efforts on transforming the garden we have – as it was a bit overgrown and unloved in places. I’ve combined growing from seed with buying seedlings (for…
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Continue reading →: A walk in South New Brighton ParkA friend and her dog joined me in a walk around the estuary. It was a nice relaxing way to start the New Year.
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Continue reading →: Ferrier FountainThe Ferrier Fountain by the Christchurch Town Hall was going today and looking lovely with reflections in the river.














I have a long time friend in Papanui as it’s on her side of town who would love Kai Co…