We crossed the bridge and came across these three ducks and a goose
and a mother duck with only one surviving duckling.
There were only 7 of us on today's walk and we went to a small cafe called "Kafe" right on the river and were very pleased. The coffee, tea, smoothies and cakes all received a thumbs up.
After that Doug and I went and bought a new tyre for my wheelbarrow before heading to the supermarket for a couple of legs of lamb as they were out of stock when we shopped on
Saturday. We then headed to the local library as I had a book to return and one to pick up. I was surprised it was closed but the librarian opened up for me - it was closed as there had been a power cut.
This afternoon I have started my baking. A gluten free vanilla cake to make a trifle with and a sultana cake. Tomorrow it will be a small fruit loaf which will be my Christmas cake and start on the trifle.
I must make a couple of fruit cakes today. Just light fruit cakes. The family prefers them to the real Xmas cake. But I will douse them with alcohol. Tis the season
ReplyDeleteMine is virtually a boiled fruit cake but as a small loaf.
DeleteHow nice of the library lady to do that for you. Wishing you much success with all your baking :)
ReplyDeleteYes, it was very kind of her to open for me.
DeleteLovely pictures of your walk. A new tyre for your wheelbarrow - what a wonderfully romantic gift! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know if it was a gift but much needed.
DeleteLove those ducks...all in a line, just like the saying!!
ReplyDeleteAre you short on rainfall already? Amy in Kerikeri mentioned seeing water trucks out already
Yes, things very dry. At the back of the property is a buddleia and I have never seen it look so sad with all its leaves drooping.
DeleteIt is our first day of winter here so it must be your first day of summer. I wish you many more beautiful walks in the months ahead.
ReplyDeleteThank you, hopefully not too hot.
DeleteA great walk. And how lucky can you get, a new tyre for the wheelbarrow!
ReplyDeleteMost important for a keen gardener.
DeleteLooks like a nice open space there. I'm baking this week too, so far 2 fruit cakes and later on will be a custard tart.
ReplyDeleteThe whole of the walk along the Hatea River from Whangarei Falls to the Town Basin is lovely.
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