Tekapo

A few snaps from a recent trip to Tekapo. The top pic is of the lake with a a magnificent concrete structure that looks to be connected to hydro electricity production. The next down is at the bottom of the the lake over flow gates.
The bench and apples are tucked away on the main road.
Tekapo seems to have numerous pine trees that have two main trunks. Could be something to do with the extremes of hot and cold weather or maybe the rabbits chew on the saplings?

Fairies wear undies

I find something a bit disturbing about a Fairy flashing her undergarments in such a blatantly flirtatious manner. It also seems a bit ordinary, I thought there was more mystery. This little one was glimpsed in a widow on the main street of Reefton.

War Memorial

I've been intrigued by War Memorials for yonks. This one in Reefton on the West Coast has to be the most well tendered one I've seen. The living floral tributes are bedazzling.

Easter

This was taken on my first visit to Ekatahuna back n the 80's. In those days Ekatuna was almost a mythical place that epitomised what was rural back blocks New Zealand. I was excited to be there. I think this was the only snap I took there. I was instantly drawn to the tractor parked out side the church. Then I also noticed the two church crosses and the powerline between them. This reminded me of a well known story in a well known book. I also liked the Oleria hedge. We had one like it at home when I was a sprog. Whenever I smell the strongly perfumed flowers it shoots me straight back to South Brighton all those years ago.

New symbols of Christchurch

This is part of Colombo Street, between Cashel and Lichfield Streets.
Hi Vis vests, Road Cones, Empty Spaces and Wire Fences are now so much part of our towns' landscape.

Playground

Motukara domain just off the main road to Akaroa is the final resting place of this ex lifeboat. What a neat piece of playground equipment. The instuctions on how to use it were still in place. This sure beats some rusty old tractor. It was a great space to shelter in when it started to rain. I like the idea of a boat on dry land, no sea sickness.

Selwyn Huts

A recent Sunday afternoon drive took us to Selwyn Huts, just a bit south of Christchurch.
There are two settlements near where the Selwyn River empties into Te Waihora
(Lake Ellesmere). The one we stopped at is the nearest to the lake. These are humble, honest baches that give their owners a great of joy and pride. Most are used by fisherfolk and game bird shooters, some are permanently inhabited. We were very graciously invited into one by proud owner. Dennis gave us a complete tour of his bachelor house. The two top pictures are of his place. He was trying to sell his boat. I'm sure he'd love to hear from anyone who was interested in it.