Manawatia a Matariki

 

At some point over the last week or so a good number of New Zealanders have got up before dawn to look for the New Year stars of Puanga (Rigel) and Matariki (Pleiades). While Matariki is hard to see in this area because of the hills I can see Puanga which rises over my garage.

That’s the moon in the photo, didn’t get up quite early enough for a good photo of the stars, you’ll just have to trust me that they’re there. 

Laying Low

It’s been a super quiet week. What I thought might be an arthritis flare actually turned out to be shingles, luckily in a manageable spot and super luckily, not at all itchy. 

So I’ve been working from home, resting lots and weathering the stink eye from Huia as I fail to meet her snacking topping up and lap immobility expectations. 

Still Going Up

The new building next door to work is really progressing and I got lucky the other day as I walked past when they were about to hoist pillars into place. 

Winning (mostly)

It’s been a weird and exhausting week but there have been bright spots. For one I’m a recycling champion!

And we got crafty at work making paper stars for Matariki. 

Hedgehog!

I’ve spotted this little fella before but never in daylight. He had a shadow for a good while Monday afternoon but didn’t seem at all bothered by it. As far as I know they both came out unscathed. 

Goodbye Poppy

 

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Catching Up

It’s been a while but I’ve been away enjoying some family and friends time in Aus. 

And yes, that was one heck of a desert platter; lemon tiramisu, cannoli and chocolate/vanilla ice cream cake.