Just to prove that we are actually in NZ and not hiding out in some remote part of Ireland I have attached some of the pics that we have snapped over the short space of time that we have been in this fabulous country. On the left is a blue penguin. This was taken in the Antartic Centre just outside of Christchurch. It was during feeding time and we were really lucky to see them whizzing around the pool.
This photo was taken the same day. We had experiences the cold antartic wind of -18 C. It brough back fond memories of Blackrock village on a winters day. Afterwards we tried on the gear that the brave antartic adventures wear. It was really warm and comfy.On the left is Inky trying on the gear !! ( as if you didnt know)
The same day we went to Willowbank park. It was stuffed with ducks and other wonderful and beautiful animals. Heres a picture of a Wallaby lying in the sun. We had a joey in her pooch but we couldnt get a shot of it.
Also in Willow bank were Inkys favourite animal - the Tumara. We were able to see them really close up in their glass cage. ( sounds sad doesnt it - being in a glass cage.)
Finally this was a friendly bird we met in Puna????. We wondered around on the path in from of us for ages.
4 comments:
fabulous pictures- keep up the slide show
I really love all the pictures especially the penguin and inkpot, still wondering what a weika is. Looking forward to seeing the 1000s of photos in december
Yes, but don't worry about posting too many photos - would rather get the descriptive stuff, while it's fresh! :)
Docpot, a weika is a flightless bird of NZ, a bit like a moorhen. It is the bird in the last picture on this post. They are naturally curious.
Thank you so much for commenting Hoofpot and Anon, good to hear from you.
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