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Continue reading →: Autumn in HeathcoteLike the rest of the world, New Zealand is dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. We are in lock down, with only essential services open. We are allowed out of our houses to get food and medication, or go for a walk or a bike ride – and look at what…
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Continue reading →: 51 Flowers MuralThe 51 flowers mural is on the side of the Poneroys building on Fitzgerald Ave. It’s a beautiful way to remember the 51 people we lost one year ago day. Ordinarily I would have gone to the memorial service. But we are living in extra ordinary times right now and…
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Continue reading →: Monarch Butterfly on a MarigoldThese marigolds are in my window box in front of my kitchen. I noticed something fluttering around the window today and realised I needed to get my camera quickly. The monarch was really enjoying the marigold but was not so keen on me getting too close, so thankfully I had…
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Continue reading →: The Rose Garden at the Botanic GardensThe roses are still looking stunning in the Botanic Gardens.
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Continue reading →: Quails GaloreWe had a visit from a large Californian Quail family today. They seem to like our backyard for some reason, and will casually walk up the driveway. I always hear them before I see them. They had one very young quail with them and I was a little worried our…
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Continue reading →: Boardwalk by the Avon RiverThis boardwalk is part of the new shared pathway that runs along the Avon River oppsite Fitzgerald Avenue. There’s also a new kayak ramp into the river.
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Continue reading →: Earthquake Memorial ServiceI attended the memorial service today. It was very moving.
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Continue reading →: Mario Queen of the CircusMario was performing today as part of the Buskers Festival. Mario first came to Christchurch’s busker festival 17 years ago.












The bridge looks great, and that sky is fantastic. Oh, I hope to visit Christchurch again some day 😀