20 Something Snaps -Traipsing through the Trees

The Opua Kauri Walk we took this morning was definitely not a stroll but so worth the effort.

I had read a review that must have been written by someone younger and fitter than I. She didn't mention the slope, it was a challenge for this old girl. https://www.doc.govt.nz/.../paihi.../tracks/opua-kauri-walk/

We saw vegetation that ranged from teeny tiny plants to majestic Kauri Trees. It was a tranquil environment that provided several opportunities for my phone to have a workout and take some interesting Upclose snaps.

Enjoy.

Disinfectant Station

Dwarfed

My 2025 in Books

 Goodreads tells me that I had managed to read at least 101 books in 2025. The tally may have been a little higher as some of the older or local books weren't on the Goodreads Database.

You can follow me here on Goodreads. https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2580847-jill-ball

Celebrating 2026

From somewhere in the Bass Strait on Seven Seas Explorer.

 
To our friends near and far
Best Wishes for a Happy and Successful 2026

This year we took to the high seas to celebrate the New Year with fellow cruisers and crew on one of our favourite ships. We had a fabulous evening with music, dancing, canapes and a never ending supply of bubbly.

There are sure to be some sore heads on the ship this morning.