Orbiter bus

This is the Orbiter bus, which "orbits" around town! This one is passing through a roundabout in quite a hurry.

Sport fields

Rugby is very popular in New Zealand, but it has been a difficult season to play the game. The continuous rain has made the fields virtually unplayable.

Protea

Protea is both the botanical name and the English common name of a genus of flowering plants, sometimes also called sugarbushes. It is the national emblem of South Africa. This photo is of a protea bush in my garden here in New Zealand!

The egg of magic

I discovered this egg in my garden. It's an unusual colour, so maybe it's a magical egg?

Yesterday the sun, today the moon ...

Hamilton sky & sun

After the incessant rain, the open blue skies and piercing sun are very welcome!

It looks like spring!

We've had two lovely sunny days in succession. Even the plants in my garden are appreciating the sun!

Symmetr(ee)

I think the post title and the photo speak for themselves ...

Spot the bird!!

Can you spot the little bird?

Car spotting

I love to stand on the foot bridge and watch the speeding cars below.

Action!

This reporter and camera person were covering the kayaking event that I showed in yesterday's photo. She appeared very animated and enthusiastic whilst reporting about the event, although you wouldn't say so judging by this photo!

Kayaking

These youngsters were participating in some sort of outdoor pursuit programme which required them to do some kayaking! They didn't appear to be enjoying themselves very much, but perhaps they were just determined to get the job done without losing their balance. The boy standing up was easily overtaken by the boys in yellow. It seems that standing up is not the best way of kayaking!

Of planes and cows

I love the fact that in New Zealand, cows and planes can co-exist in such close proximity to each other. This is a photo taken at Hamilton Airport.

Hamilton Peace Wall (2)

This is a photo showing where the Wall is located in Garden Place, Victoria Street.

Hamilton's Peace Wall

This is a shot of some of the individual squares making up Hamilton's wall of peace. It was erected and opened in 1986 in commemoration of the International Year of Peace.

Swollen river

Because of the rain, the Waikato river had risen to near record levels a while back. The situation is much better now, but this photo shows that the river is still swollen!

Sudoku at the airport

This is a snapshot of me waiting for my plane back to Hamilton. On the desk is a copy of my newest Sudoku acquisition. I am crazy about it and complete a large number of grids every day!

Is spring in the air?

Although it's still raining, it would appear that spring has sprung! This plant is blooming in my garden. The yellow and white colours contrast beautifully.

Reading the paper

This young lad seems very interested in what's in the newspaper. Maybe he's the editor of the paper ...

What, no horses allowed?

I find it hilarious that it is necessary for a sign to stipulate that horses and motorcycles are not allowed on a foot bridge that leads over a motorway! Are there really people who would actually attempt to cross a foot bridge on horseback?

Charles the younger

This young kitten's name is Charles. He belongs to one of my colleagues, who has a whole menangerie of animals, including ducks, cats & dogs. She sometimes brings one or more of them to work on her way to or from the vet. Here is Charles on her desk.

Walkway

The sun peeking through the bare branches of these trees is a beautiful sight. It is one of my favourite walkways in Hamilton.

The Queen's hive

I am in Wellington at the moment, and thought it appropriate to post a photograph of the seat of government, the Beehive. Hello Helen!

Social commentary or vandalism?

This was written on the side of a study cubicle: "God gives and forgives; man gets and forgets". Social commentary or vandalism?

Fetch!

This Rottweiler was having the time of his life playing fetch with a tree branch. He was just loving it!