Morning ~3km run around Grossi Point and Mapua Wharf ๐ธ
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It was a bit of a dull day for photography, but a nice two hour walk on the Pororari River Track ๐ธ
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Just announced the May EdinburghJS meetup. Speakers on Typed DB systems and an intro to Elm for JavaScript programmers. James will be guest-hosting, as I’ll still be away.
Yesterday: Gillespie’s Beach, Lake Matheson and a sunset view to Mt Tasman
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One thing that I am enjoying with fatherhood is being able to see a super speedy learning process close up. Core strength, fine motor skills and babbling, slight variation and development every day.
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Fantails and beautiful spray at Ship Creek on the West Coast ๐ธ
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Great light at the top of Lake Hawea on our way over to Haast.
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Morning run: 7km Wanaka Lakeside Drive to Beacon Point
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A change of plan, due to weather warnings out west and fatigue from being a wee bit awake at night with Jack. Decided to stick in the Wanaka area for a couple more days. A splash of rain, so wanders and naps are what’s on the agenda. ๐ธ
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Good morning from Lake Hawea
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Bought some spicy plum sauce from a roadside market in Athol. ๐
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Thai Anau, Te Anau ๐ธ
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Milford Sound, Fiordland ๐ธ
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Today we walked 6km on the Rakatu Wetlands loop, south of Manapouri on the Waiau River. It’s part farmland that is being renewed into wildlife habitat. Late afternoon sun, and flocks of birds. It was very peaceful.
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We went to see the Takahe at Te Anau bird sanctuary today. Fewer than 500 of these birds remain.
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Last day at the Calvert Vineyard in Bannockburn. Driving to Te Anau for a few days.
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Two shots of the Church of the Good Shepherd ๐ธ
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The milky way above our accomodation at Lake Tekapo ๐ธ