Wild Weather

In between the wild weather we have had some very nice days and this was one of them. Here you can see me at Avon Beach just east of Christchurch.



Using the new camera I took this shot into the sun, an interesting photo. If you think you can see a UFO in the top right hand corner it is actually the kite which is attached to a kite surfer.



I know we have had some tornadoes recently, but this is the result of deforestation by the Forestry Commission. They are getting rid of the fir trees from the forest because they are not indigenous to it. At the same time they are trying to recreate the bogs and mires of old. I think the money would be better spent on more cycle tracks and bridges over some of the streams.



Most of the fords have been flowing with lots of water recently and this seems to be the best and safest way of crossing some of them.