Spring in September

 Rotorua is looking fabulous this Springtime.

Kuirau Park in the Springtime

Tighe and Quinn explored Kuirau Park, while we waited for the cyclists at the opening of the Green Corridor.  We could see a storm coming, and I hoped the riders would be finished before it rained.

Look Mama, no hands.

 The rhododendrons looked fabulous, and the urchins found plenty of things to climb.

The tulips stood tall, and the bedding flowers were a rainbow of colour.

 The wisteria over the bridge perfumed the air, and I loved the stormy sky.

 Near the foot pools the Azalea's were blooming, and provided colour near the playground.

Tulip Fest - Rotorua

 For two weeks in October, the tulips were in full bloom. 

 I really loved having to go into the Village for work, and just enjoy seeing the colours as I drove by.

Yes, I know they are not tulips!

 The red of the petals was intense.  Just a fabulous display of colour.

 There was a family of Pukeko living near the fountain pond.  There were several babies.

 Anneke and I looked for the mutant tulips, the ones with the different colour, on one petal.

 Near the hospital, is a small garden full of red tulips, with blue forget-me-nots.

 Oscar's favourite part was at the Government gardens, reflecting in the fountain pond.

Another mutant.