Spring in September

Taking the time to stop and smell the flowers.  The birds, especially the tuis and korimakos have been making the most of all the nectar.

Wandering the Tree Trust, amongst the cherry trees, the trail is lined with daffodils

The hillside in Centennial Park was dotted with daffodils

The trees are naked, waiting for their new leaves

The tuis were loving all the kowhai flowers and cherry blossoms

Breakfast for dinner (at the Tree Trust)

One of the activities Quinn wanted to do in the school holidays, is have dinner at the Tree Trust.

Mini Men in the field

I have since discovered it is now called Centennial Park.  20 hectares of rolling hills and gullies.  http://www.rdc.govt.nz/our-city/Parksandreserves/Pages/Centennial-Park.aspx

The grass was long enough for the ninjas to practise their stealth. 

Maple Grove and Mt Ngongotaha in the distance

Anneke wandered all the way to the Maple grove while she was waiting for Erik to cook the bacon and eggs.

Tighe telling another ninja tale...

 The Tree Trust is only a few minutes walk from home, and we ride the bikes in the gullies and paddocks. 

A wonderful place for the urchins to explore, and the trees change colour with the seasons. 

Oscar with his superhero cape

Regardless of when we visit, The Tree Trust has something new for us to see.

 Quinn and Tighe would have rather continued hiding in the long grass instead of going home.