morning and evening walks

We love going on walks around our flat.  We live in the city but don't have to step foot far out our door to find blossoming flowers and lush greenery.  We thought you might enjoy seeing what we see on our walks.

Flowers in yards are welcoming

Lots of Roses in Bloom

lovely little walk just feet from our flat

on the same walk the ferns are giant sized

the elderly need to rest once in a while

We see many of these dark blue birds with red beaks - Elder Thatcher calls them Kiwi's - it does no good to correct him

such vibrant colors 

these were the pink blooming trees at the Temple

sunset Sunday evening at the MTC

taken on an evening stroll when the light was just perfect

More blooms on the way

We pass many beautiful gates that always bring thoughts of President Howes presentation on the Gates of Hell 

Down a lonely lane we found this enchanting little farm - it might just be where Babe grew up

Many of the mail boxes look like little bird houses

Can you see that charming little lane?  Burt could have painted it in chalk on a sidewalk

Clusters of color

Once in a while you pass a well kept yard with beautiful gardens

We would have loved to live in this estate but with the prices of real estate here we are guessing it would be several million

the Nasturtiums add a shock of color to our walks

they grow like vines on hedges and trees

this is one geranium plant that covers a whole patio

notice the plants growing on the branches of this big tree

the succulents are large and luscious

more succulents - such color

thick forests of the most interesting trees 

a swing even taller than ours in Paradise - irresistible

large raccoon like eyed cat

Paradise man holding a Bird of Paradise flower

Don't you love the blue of the cottage with the purple bush?

These last pictures are taken in a lovely place called Murphy's Bush

we love the trees so would Tolkein

beauty everywhere

check out these roots 

Tree hugging seems natural here

They were filming a commercial here - can't think of a reason why

Hope you enjoyed this little stroll through the green of New Zealand.  It is such a beautiful world.