ABC Wednesday: S is for Seagulls, Shags, Sea and Sky

Over the weekend I headed out to the to Makara, on the Wellington west coast. Its about a 20 minute drive from Wellington and in a whole other world.

There was plenty of wildlife around, particularly birds which were both in the river/creek inlet and at sea fishing.

These shags appeared to be enjoying the afternoon sun on the sandbank. It almost looked like they were have a contest as to who could stretch the furthest.

Even the seagulls were relaxing in the afternoon sun, especially after so many days of rain.

On the way back to the city I pulled over for one last view of the sea.

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ABC Wednesday: P is for Puppy

This is mum's new puppy Holly. She is 11 weeks old and a Labrador Hunterway cross.

She follows you everywhere and is quite the character, always exploring her surroundings and trying to get the other dogs to play with her. 

Grrrr I can be scary too.

One day I'm going to be big like you.

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ANZAC Day

Today is ANZAC Day. 

On the 25 April around the world Australians and New Zealanders gather to remember those who fell during battle and sacrificed for their country. At dawn thousands gather to remember those brave soldiers in Dawn parades, laying wreaths at memorials and for the sounding of The Last Post. The date and time of dawn reflects the landing of ANZAC soldiers in Gallipoli 99 years ago.

At conclusion of every Dawn Parade the Ode of Remembrance is said with those listening repeating the last line in response.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will Remember them.

Lest We Forget

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