A common scene

The Waikato region is farming country. It is quite common to see tractors on the roads around Hamilton. I spotted this one south of Hamilton, just outside Te Awamutu. The driver was taking his time and seemed very laidback about the very slow speed at which he was travelling.

I have been hibernating ...

I have been very slack the past week or so in posting photos on the blog. I blame the very cold weather we've been having for putting me in a mood to hibernate. I have spent the last few days bundled up in blankets and duvets with books, TV, wine, chocolate, soup, meat stew - and the cat - for company. I will soon emerge from my cocoon, feeling somewhat revitalised and more prepared for life! Bring it on!

Bass x 2

A friend has taken up the double bass. She gets lessons from a travelling music teacher, who pops in to give a lesson whenever he's in the area. How quaint.

Outside Hamilton

The beautiful Waikato landscape on the southern outskirts of Hamilton.

I want to ride my bicycle

This bike, which qualifies as an antique, belongs to a friend of mine who rides it to work most days. Being a university town, there are lots of academics - and students - who ride their bikes to work. I just love it!

Bee and his mate!

And you thought the bee in yesterday's photo was tall!!

The Big Bee

I caught this big bee on the run at the Teddy Bear's Picnic!

Do (not) enter the river!

Yeah right!

Another All White?

Continuing on yesterday's theme, this footballer obviously takes his sport very seriously!

Future All Whites!

These two lads are very skilled with a football! They were very happy to pose for a few photos. Maybe they'll play for the All Whites one day.

Peekaboo!

Playing peekaboo with the new university shops ...

Crouching tiger, hidden dragon

The tiger is nowhere to be found, and the dragon is not hidden - in fact, it's a flying dragon!

Every cloud has a lining ...

... but the lining isn't always silver.

The thinker

I wonder what he's thinking ...

Afternoon siesta is serious business!

This White Rhino is taking his afternoon nap in shade very seriously. He (or she) will not take kindly to any interruption!