2 September 2010

Sniffles


We all got them, bad! Which is the reason I'm so far behind, sorry!

20 August 2010

Cymbydium


Also found next to the road, free!

19 August 2010

Firewood



Handy car

18 August 2010

The Rock


Up North

17 August 2010

Lamb for dinner

(Thanks Larraine!)

16 August 2010

My leek and sprouts are growing big.
Soon I'll plant some more potatoes, but it's a bit too wet right now.

15 August 2010

Tui bird in a Flax plant

14 August 2010

One fine sunny day, looking out across to Auckland over the harbour from Mount Victoria (Devonport)

13 August 2010

He's a police dog, no really! (In his dreams ;)

12 August 2010

Ladyslipper

I love the climate here! All the orchids I have bought so far are growing so well and most of them get back in bloom even, now that was not often happening in NL. Some day I hope I can buy me another Vanda and see how it does here. I will have to search for it I think, because I can't remember ever seeing one yet in the normal shops. Will probably have to find a grower or see if they sell them at one of the expositions.

11 August 2010

Orchid Closeup - Cymbidium

One day we found a bunch of orchids on the side of the road, with a sign 'Free'. Stopped the car quickly and opened the back and in went a bunch. Divided them into 7 and 6 of them are now spiking and flowering, we are NOT complaining at all! Thanks to the anonymous donor :)

10 August 2010

And then the rainbow followed the clouds

By the time I had my camera out it had turned into this steep part rainbow, still pretty though!
So that were a few views from the valley, tomorrow we'll have another photo ;)

9 August 2010

Clouds rolling in.

So weird, one moment you have a wonderful blue sky and suddenly you see the clouds come rolling in over the hills!

8 August 2010

Pretty in Pink

Evening skies are often so amazing and they are different every day!

7 August 2010

Storm in the making

Because we live high on the hill we have this pretty view and see so many clouds and rainbows every day
I was able to make a photo of the clouds where the storm was brewing.

6 August 2010

Orchid Treasure

Almost all my orchids are in bloom again, I'm SO happy!
Here's a selection :)

5 August 2010

On the couch after a hard days' work

Buddy has been biting his back after he got one flea bite,
he ruined his coat, so then he had to wear this pretty collar.

4 August 2010

We had a bit of rain last nite..


And then some more today..

3 August 2010

One night walking on the other side of Auckland harbour..

Btw it's NOT a black and white photo
Almost a free Ansell Adams effect?

2 August 2010

-Gorse-


It looks nice on the hills, but when you get closer you can see the nasty prickles!
Long time ago imported from GB to use as hedges and now it's an out of control weed.

1 August 2010

Sun in the morning, then rain, but the little pansies don't mind the drops.

30 Juli 2010

A view to die for.

Well maybe not, but it's a pretty one ;)

29 July 2010

Who got the ball?

Even now she's 16 she's still boss ;)

30 July 2010

Almost spring?

The first anemone in the garden. (See the little bug too?)

28 July 2010

Minnie in the rain.

Luckily she has other options too, like the dog house, that is never used by the dogs ;)

24 Juli 2010

Saturday on the beach.

Lovely day to just sit there, enjoy the sun and the sound of the waves.
Winter in New Zealand folks!

16 July 2010

Happy Birthday :)

Presents, cards and phone calles were all very much appreciated, Thank you!

1 July 2010

Night in Kowkop


I have decided to start a photo blog too, it will be in English so everyone I know will be able to read it. There will be photo's mostly as I'm going to try to make many of them and that way sketch a view of life here. Please click on every small photo to get a bigger view. I will look forward to your comments.

Enjoy!