Jan 3, 2026 A Philosophy to Live By
A banner at our B&B. Good Advice!
That philosophy and this view, what a combination!
Looking down at Whangarae Bay near Okiwi Bay beach. The storms have cleared for now!
Jan 2, 2026 Across Cook Strait
Ferry to the South Island today! Thank goodness the weather has cleared. There were some storms the last few days with winds that affected the ferries, making it difficult to dock!
We had a 2 hour wait to board the ferry, but at least we were close to the head of the line!
As we swung between an island and West Head of the South Island, a camera glitch makes it look like we were speeding! The crossing did seem to go faster than our last trip!
We landed at Picton and drove to our B&B for the night. We settled in and then went for a walk to downtown before another rain storm.
The palm trees at the Picton waterfront were lit up with some holiday colors in the deepening light and gathering storm clouds.
Dec 31, 2025 Butt Nuggets
We accompanied Sam to get some farm fresh eggs nearby!
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Dec 25, 2025 Christmas with Friends
One of 4 Christmas trees our friend Sam has decorating her house!
A summer flower centerpiece arrangement for the Christmas table.
A festive colorful Christmas halo!
Dec 21, 2025 Summer/Winter Solstice
Depending on which hemisphere you are in! It is Summer Solstice here in the Antipodes, “down under”! We got up early to catch the sunrise on the ‘longest day of the year’ (most hours of daylight in the 24 hour day). We drove up to Te Mata Peak, the highest point around, to see the sunrise.
Beautiful sunrise over Hawkes Bay.
Sunrise illuminating the flank of Te Mata Peak.