I am here now. Napier. New Zealand. 
We are there now. It is spring.
The festivities have begun. 
I am up too early as usual. In a moment I will pull a few more clothes on and go for a walk up the beach – today we have the wedding rehearsal.
But for the moment: here is my view from the bedroom window, as I write in the New Zealand dawn. 
I hear that all is well back on the farm. Now that I have surfaced I am sure we will get a bit more news from there soon.
Love from
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
60 responses to “New Zealand”
Oh, Celi….it is so beautiful where you are….I love the sea even tho I was never lucky enough to live very near it……..and spring all over again for you….how wonderful!! We Farmy Fellows missed you and now it’s wonderful to hear from you :)……..have a fabulous wedding celebration…….we are there with you in spirit (see all those sparkly things flying around you? That’s us! 🙂
The beach in the morning is the best time of day in my opinion. Fresh salt air and gently lapping waves. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! Looks like a bonfire is in your future. 🙂
Oh Celi….such beautiful pics from your window! And you’re having spring, again…..lovely! Celebrate a wonderful wedding! See all thise sparkly things flying about in the air? That’s all of us FarmyFellows along with you in spirit! 🙂
Excellent view! And Spring to boot! Wow!
Thanks for taking us along on your trip!
Oh… beautiful. My woodlands are wet today from a little rain – no sitting or laying beneath the falling leaves. I think I will close my eyes and bathe in the warmth and breeze of your lovely beach.
Your view looks lovely. I too have traveled for a wedding. Not near as far as you. From Virginia to Colorado. Can’t hardly wait to visit with family and friends. I’m also craving a farmy fix! Good to hear from you
That view has been waiting for you. I am afraid I guzzled up the book in one sitting like a greedy person – thank god, I am not going mad…everyone else is going through or has been through it too…what a relief!
Gorgeous photos Celi! I remember how gorgeous Napier is!!! We spent on Christmas there with Chrissy and her family! So wonderful! So happy you have arrived and settled in!!! xo
I have never been to New Zealand before. I didn’t know what I was missing. Thanks for the ride!!
a lovely quiet moment to begin your busy day.
Lordie – I thought your first stop was going to be Wellington! Had a cousin working longterm in Gisborne so kind’of familiar territory!! And the sun is out to smile upon you – have a heartwarmingly wonderful time!! And I have finished my ‘Letters’ also and so echo EllaDee’s feelings 🙂 ! Hugs across the Ditch!!!
Love that first sea shot, Miss C.
Oh the places you take us!
Wow, that’s beautiful – it makes me think of the Bone People 🙂