These Paradise Ducks were on the beach at Castle point. A lovely sandy beach overlooked by the lighthouse on my other shot. Mama was taking her family to have a paddle and they obediently went into the water behind her. They looked rather ruffled and nervous in the water and when she waddled out of the waves they hurried to catch up with her. Papa looked on benevolently!
Three good things:
1. A very pleasant landscape driving from Lake Ferry eastwards to Castlepoint on the east coast of the North Island, NZ. Forests, willows by clear streams, kowhais blooming and an interesting couple of trees with purple flowers.
2. The hotel is wonderful here, reminiscent of FaultyTowers with up and down staircases and rooms under sloping roofs. Surrounded by a beautiful golf course.
3. A dinner with huge scallops beautiful cooked.
@maggiemae How fun, Maggiemae. I love doing things like that. We do that here in California. Vacation week next week for my husband. Have a great time.
I've been offline for a few days, and ddnt realise you were in that part of the country! I was born in Masterton and grew up in the Wairarapa - fantastic area. Enjoy the holiday!
What a lovely shot here, Love how the parents are being so protective. Hope all the babies survive.