#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:
An Australian cafe owner is regaling two customers of that time he was bitten by a snake and didn't die.
Bushy eyebrows waggling to punctuate the dramatic bits of the tale.
Thoroughly enjoying his appreciative audience.
A wiry, weather beaten man (60s?) with a kind face is pouring over a map of a Great Walk with a woman (20s?). Dad excitedly sharing all the tips he's learned from years of tramping.
Both sitting shoulder to shoulder.
Big mugs of filter coffee sitting before them.
The vibe is warmth and sharing.
A VERY wistful Dalmation has rested her head on the lap of her human as he butters some toast.
Doggy eyes upcast.
Emitting a low enquiring "Roooowrrr?" every few seconds. That toast SHALL be hers.
Hundreds of industrious bees are giving a magnificent cheery tree's blossoms a good seeing to.
Buzzing too and fro from flower to flower.
Stray petals drifting prettily to the grass below.
A young human (10?) and his big brother (13?) are playing soccer on a big empty oval.
Taking turns practicing their best "I've been injured! Penalty! Penalty!" falls.
Comically clutching knees and roaring to the sky before getting up and exchanging roles.
Experts in training.
Any typos spotted in this post were delighted to catch a bunch of tramping tips this morning. If typos spotted, they'll be wondering if they could spare a week in January to do a nearby walking track (Abel Tasman). Hopefully the weather will stay good!
George Penney
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