I dropped granddaughter off at school this morning and
stopped by at the Lake on my way home.
There were already several vehicles parked up, with lots of
people out walking and jogging – we don’t need to social distance, but there
was more than enough space for everyone to be apart.
I decided to take the top path this morning. It was cool and pleasant beneath the trees
and I enjoyed my solitary walk.
There are always ducks and pukeko around the lake, but I also
got to see coots, doves, sparrows, a couple of shy blackbirds (they may be
moulting), and a single fantail.
These ducks and pukeko were enjoying the sun and totally
ignoring all the people going past them.
It is Friday today, the end of another working week and we
are almost half way through February already.
The year seems to be going by quite quickly.
Time now for a mid-morning cup of tea 😊
Margaret.
You have a lovely lake and walking area. Your header photo is a beauty and reminds me of Grant Woods' paintings of rounded hills.
ReplyDeleteA pleasant walk around the lake sounds like a fine tonic for any day. I would have enjoyed being with you.
ReplyDeleteI would have welcomed your company :)
DeleteThat sounds and looks like such a pleasant place for a walk...and looks wonderful. It is so cold and dark and dreary here.
ReplyDeleteYour walk sounds great. We stayed in today as it felt like -23 C.
ReplyDeleteOuch, that is cold!
DeleteLooks like a wonderful place to take a walk. I also enjoy walking alone.
ReplyDeletewow what a lovely place, neat scenery - enjoy your cup of tea :-)
ReplyDeleteHard for me to believe we are almost half way through February already! Looks like a perfect spot for a morning walk.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy reading about your life in beautiful NZ. Today in Washington State, the annual winter wind that comes fm British Columbia blew down our Austrian pine AND blew the skylight off our house...what can I say. Reading about your peaceful morning walk was just what I needed. Thank you
ReplyDeleteOh dear, that does not sound good - I hope you can get the skylight fixed quickly. I'm glad my walk helped you feel a bit better :)
DeleteLooks so nice and warm there! And green too! Nice place to go for a walk!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely spot for a morning walk. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteYou have lovely walking spots there.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a peaceful walk and a fine summer day. Here we had very strong winds (we're directly north of Washington State and no doubt it was our nasty wind that did the damage to Lorraine's pine and skylight.)
ReplyDeleteF's living her trip home this year vicariously through blogs like yours. She's dead homesick and more than a bit envious of your normal lives. Fz & Pz Mr T
ReplyDeleteThe lake is certainly a beautiful spot - I sometimes have retreated there if I have a couple of appointments in the city with time between them. The birds are quite accustomed to people around.
ReplyDeleteI ended up with 5 ducklings on my front lawn late yesterday - turns out the were escapees from two doors up :)
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine
Lovely lovely lovely. Wonderful photos. You live in a South sea paradise
ReplyDeleteYour walk looks lovely. It is interesting to hear about the different birds. Many of them are new to me, and I have to find them on Google and learn about them :)
ReplyDeleteYou always have the most beautiful header pictures. That is such a beautiful lake and place to walk. Hope you have a nice weekend. February is going by fast.
ReplyDeleteChildren are in school!
ReplyDeleteNo need for social distancing!
Do you realize how BLESSED you are??????????????!!!!!!!??????
Lucky you!!!
And what a lovely walk!
💕 💓 💗 💖 💗 💓 💕
Un bonito paseo. Saludos.
ReplyDeleteHello
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely spot for a walk, beautiful scenes and photos! Take care, enjoy your day! Have a happy new week!
Oh, lucky you :-)
ReplyDeleteLockdown extended. Great pictures, too! xx