The Redwoods by happypat

The Redwoods

We kept the boys off school today & took them to visit the Redwood tree walk in Rotorua.
I have been before in the evening but Harry had never been. I think he thought it was a long way to go to buy a certain knife from the shop but he really enjoyed it all.
The drive there across some lovely farming country & the amazing Redwood trees themselves.
Back to Taupo for a bit of boy retail therapy, some sushi & then a trip to the Starlight Cinema to see the Sonic Hedgehog.
Was chatting to the owner & he was desperately worried about his business & the staff he employed....Taupo is already suffering from the lack of tourists even on the first proper day of self isolation for two weeks for all new visitors.
Finished off at McDonalds!
it is tremendous this forest - another redwood giant forest is in California and a huge tourist destination! Your DOF displays the tall trunks so well in the somewhat difficult light! fav
March 16th, 2020  
Oh what a lovely day you would of had .. Loved the Redwood walk.. And the shop across the road is fantastic as well .. The boys would of loved their day with Nana and Poppa...
March 16th, 2020  
Looks beautiful. I remember Rotorua as a place of interesting aromas!!
Many places will suffer in the hospitality, transport and catering industries this year. It's going to be a problem across the globe until this virus has been through enough of us to cease being such a threat. Stay safe over there, lovely friends.
March 16th, 2020  
@casablanca Thank you Casa, lovely words!
March 16th, 2020  
Sounds like a busy and lovely day with the family.
March 16th, 2020  
@maggiemae I liked the contrast here of smallish boys & tall trees! The whole place was just lovely...a great NZ experience! .
March 16th, 2020  
@julzmaioro We did have a lovely day....breakfast at the Huka helicopter pad cafe first....on to Rotorua, back to Taupo & a few treats, sushi, cinema & McDonalds...have to get this sort of thing all done in a very short space of time!
March 16th, 2020  
They are closing all the school in Maine. This is a wonderful capture
March 16th, 2020  
Lovely shot and lovely time had by all , I am sure - nice to have time with the two young ones ! :)
March 16th, 2020  
What an interesting day you had. I love this shot the boys in the photo really emphasize the size of the trees. fav
March 16th, 2020  
A lovely day for all of you! We are self isolating, my heart goes out to all the businesses that are suffering now.
March 16th, 2020  
Sounds like the perfect day out! Stay well and enjoy your trip.
March 16th, 2020  
Sounds like a lovely day, super capture
March 16th, 2020  
amazing trees and shot ~ fav
March 17th, 2020  
A fabulous shot and it sounds as if you had a fabulous day.
March 19th, 2020  
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