After that we drove down to Laurie Hall Park in Whangarei itself where the Dawn Service was held to see the crosses and wreaths.
In the photo below there is a Monarch Butterfly on the front cross. Unfortunately, it has its wings closed in the photo.
There were too many people standing in front of the wreaths to get a photo of the whole table
I have some large gaps in my garden now as I had several large bushes and lots of day lilies removed yesterday. It looks better already and we sprayed the weeds that are left today and, when they die, I will replant. Several other areas are planned for this treatment - watch this space.
The wreaths look surprisingly cheerful; it must be all that yellow and blue.
ReplyDeleteyes, they are nice and bright aren't they.
DeleteCrosses of remembrance, and a monarch, perfect.Lovely colourful wreaths, I watched on TV early this morning, Dunedin had a lot of rain, the bagpipers wore what looked like specially made capes.Cheers from Jean
ReplyDeleteAs you can see - a perfect day here once again. Plan to go to the Dawn Service next year.
DeleteWhat a beautiful and touching tradition. I'm always particularly moved when I think of the Australian and New Zealand troops who came halfway round the world to fight in a war in defence of the Old Country almost 100 years ago now. So much suffering in both wars.
ReplyDeleteYes, war is such a terrible waste of life.
DeleteIt must have been such a poignant day as is our Remembrance Day on November 11th. Your garden is looking good. I love day lilies even if they do tend to take over - got several varieties in my garden - perhaps they're not quite as prolific over here though
ReplyDeleteYes, it is just like Remembrance Day. I hope garden will look good once I replant it - a bit bare after all the plants (including two large verbenas) were removed.
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