Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

If you're still wondering where the place is, it's near Christchurch, NZ. It's a historic town that now trades on the fact that some French settlers who were dropped off there. Much of what they built has long since gone, but the place is a relaxing, picturesque location.

We drove south from the city of Christchurch, down to Lake Ellesmere. There we saw swarms of small insects forming towers that looked like bushes that didn't have a trunk. This went on for some miles but I didn't stop to photograph them. I'm not sure what they were and if they would come out well.

We arrived in the town, which seems to be in two sections along the waterfront. We walked about, enjoying the warm sun, clear blue sky and absence of any wind. it was certainly a change from busy Riccarton Rd where we were staying.

Birds Of A Feather

They say birds of a feather (or type) gather together. Well seeing as it wasn't roosting time, I'm not sure why so many wanted to get together on the top of this tree at the same time. It was a case of standing room only. Others were hovering around but having to go away with insufficient room to land.

Games & Puzzles

I found the cryptic clues were making me say cross words.

The board game, on the other hand, was so much fun, it was monopolising my time.

I opened up a challenging jigsaw but it soon had me puzzled.

My partner in cards wasn't very good and I wanted to tell her, but I didn't have a heart to do so.

I was enjoying musical chairs but there was something wrong with the mp3 player as it kept stopping. Never quite enough chairs either.