Spring

Sometimes on the way to work I ask B to stop so I can take random photos. This was 2 days ago near the center of town I couldn't help but notice the Spring blossoms in one of the nearby parks. The memorial in front is in honour and remembrance of the coal miners who passed away in the Pike River explosion on 19 November 2010. This memorial site was dedicated on the first anniversary by John Key who was the prime minister and the time and Tony Kokshoorn who was the district mayor along with family members in a private ceremony. 

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Blossoms

So today we drove out to Murchison to meet up with B's sister and her husband for lunch. The idea was to meet at the local pub as they had a really good looking menu. Sadly they were closed so we instead walked to a nearby cafe where the food actually was pretty good. I ended up ordering my favourite Eggs Benedict.

Lots of trees covered in blossoms at the moment - this one was in the garden outside the cafe.

 And we stopped to pat the cafe's dog who was extremely friendly.

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More Spring flowers

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Blossoms and boats at the Landing

Another place we explored since we moved here less than 2 weeks ago is this place. Named "The Landing" this area has a boat ramp and wharf. A waterfall is at the top near the road and cherry blossoms line the river bank.

There were probably 3 small trees with pink blossoms along with bees buzzing around and enjoying the winter sun.

There a small amount of dinghys and small boats parked near the wharf. We are actually looking online at the moment at buying one for ourselves as we are both fishing nuts.

This is the wharf and boat ramp. It was quite a still calm winter's day. This area seems to be filled with alot of mangroves and I would call it an estuary more than anything. No doubt it's a great place for Snapper and Flounder to congregate.

Cherry blossoms on 17th Ave

On my day off yesterday I drove my car to our trusted mechanic so it could get it's usual yearly warranty check completed. After having at least 45 minutes to spare I decided to walk from 11th Ave up to 17th Ave.

Very good exercise too! I was originally going to try and walk further up to Greerton as the cherry blossoms are flowering out there at the moment but knew it would probably take longer to get there on foot.

On the way I spied some trees in bloom along 17th Ave and took some photos of them in their pink finery. And down the opposite end of the street was Tauranga's historic village.  Quite alot of walking was done in all but by the time I got back and chatted with the mechanic I was dismayed to learn that the front shock absorbers in my car need replacing at a hefty cost. Thankfully I have a very handy other half who can replace when for me so that I can take the car back for it's warranty to pass :-)