A DAY TRIP ON A SUNNY DAY.

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Glorious weather on Saturday so we left the still wet (from 3 extra rain rinses that caught us on the hop) laundry on the line and went for a drive... ... https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parkmaps/map-waitawa-regional-park.pdf

It was all new to me! Quite a few people were dangling strings in the water; some had gaffer-taped their rods to the wharf railings and adjourned for lunch...

The sunshine obliged all the way back to the house and the laundry was brought indoors to dry-off. (Isn't this exciting! 😄)

Sunday was rubbish! Cold, wet and uninspiring. Today? A repeat of Saturday's weather. 

Now, I'm struggling with little camera so I'll post this and see if I can get some better images fot the next post. Please don't go away!



Comments

  1. Ms ScarletJune 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM

    How does it feel to be back in New Zealand? Are you relieved?
    You could start a writing only post meme!!
    Sx

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    1. dinahmowJune 16, 2025 at 12:23 AM

      Scarlet! No! that might lose the few followers I have!

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  2. Elephant's ChildJune 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM

    Our Saturday was glorious too. Cool but sunny with no wind. Sunday and today are less inspiring. Drizzle (no useful rain) and a top temperature of 5C. I hope you get more country drives. Lots more.

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  3. JonJune 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM

    Back to temperate climes with a bump! - after living in the tropics for so long, it must take some adjustment... Jx

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    1. dinahmowJune 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM

      Well, essential additions to the wardrobe, for starters!

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  4. savannahJune 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM

    I'm looking forward to your photos, sweetpea! xoxo

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    1. dinahmowJune 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM

      Me, too, Savvy! I think I'll have to stick to the big camera; this dopey pocket thing is beyond my comprehension! But I'll take the Canon when I go for a walk

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  5. Inexplicable DeViceJune 19, 2025 at 6:59 AM

    Did you do one of the walks in Waitawa? Kōtare Loop, perhaps?

    Like Savvy, I'm looking forward to photos from New Zealand!

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    1. dinahmowJune 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM

      Not that day, but maybe I'll have another opportunity. Incidentally, kotare is the Maori word for kingfisher and we did see a couple of those! And today Friday 20/06/25 is Matariki, the Maori New Year so we have a public holiday. A link which wont mean much to you in northern parts!https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/564663/what-to-know-about-matariki-and-puanga

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  6. ProximaBlueJune 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM

    I'm here and I won't go away, but I'll be late to the party as usual!

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  7. dinahmowJune 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM

    I'm always late to the party...even when I'm throwing it, apparently!

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  8. 63magoJune 22, 2025 at 3:25 AM

    Tah - I vanish in the haze for a few days and coming back I find you tripping, really Dinahmow !

    Are the spiders there still that large ? What about flesh eating plants ? Good luck with the small camera, I am sure you'll master this. And btw, I am not going anywhere.

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