Day 24: A New Day to Discover

[Laura2484]

Thank you @Katie for the invitation to post and thank you to those that have shared their highlights and stories since the start of December.

Day 24 -  A New Day to Discover Ōhope Beach.....

Here we are, a day before Christmas and as normal we try to avoid the mad rush of the Festive Season. The hectic pace of people in a hurry.

The bustle is re assuring for those shop keepers ,eateries , vacation rentals and in general ‘us the folk’, it adds to the normalacy of Summer vacation and the benefits it brings to our local economy.

Last year we had family visiting that were wanting to share our summer Christmas , it was a celebration of being together.

It is different this year, with international travel restrictions world wide.

So in our little bubble of NZ  we too are craving the need to escape our homes, our cities and look for a getaway. 

 Ōhope Beach is a NZ favourite and a draw card for many visitors to discover  each year , it also happens to be where we live. 

Outlook over the Reserve towards Ōhope Beach

In anticipation of the new crowds , we go in search of our quiet , our zen to recharge.

Our chosen trail leads through a native reserve that is home to our native Kiwi bird. 

Our local Kiwi Reserve

It is early morning and we are the only people on this  trail, it is a favourite for all those that live by .  Our quiet is the bird song that greets us , a whisper of the wind that  echoes through these ancient trees or our breathing in tune with our running strides. 

The mighty Pohutukawa Trees

It is easy to find our Zen here and feel recharged to face the new crowds.

The colours of nature ...

With tired legs and the statisfaction of feeling refreshed we head home.

The traffic sound can be heard now and as we emerge there are new arrivals , with their cars packed for Summer fun.

From our little part of the globe ,

we wish you all ‘  a fabulous Festive Season, stay safe & stay well !!’

Laura 

Ōhope Beach , NZ

[Helen427]

@Laura2484 

Is this piece of land that was gifted by Mr Buddle who lived in the area in 1933 the same stretch of road amongst the Pohutukawa trees and still protected as a Reserve as the ones in your photographs?

Are there still members of the Buddle Family in the region?

Pohutukawa Bush Gift for Scenic Route

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19330920.2.93

Stately Pohutukawas line the road which leads to Ohope Beach

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19371102.2.37.1

@Miloud0 @Laura2484 @Catherine-Powell @Trudie7 @J-Renato0 

[Laura2484]

The South Island is certainly beautiful and truly worth exploring and experiencing @Catherine-Powell Horse riding with a backdrop like that, what a way to spend the day👍🏾

Autumn time in the Otago region is a landscape worth painting and one that just makes you lose your breath. @Helen427 @Miloud0 @Trudie7 @J-Renato0 @Katie @Nick 

So glad to hear you have those ‘ Kiwi ‘special memories !

Happy 2021!🌞

[Helen427]

My apologies @Laura2484 @Miloud0 @Catherine-Powell @Trudie7 @J-Renato0 

This is hopefully the correct link with the images of Pohutukawa rees alongside Ohope Beach

Stately Pohutukawas line the road which leads to Ohope Beach

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PBH19371222.2.191.1

[Laura2484]

Salute @Miloud0 ,

All the best for your 2021 hosting 👍🏾

[Laura2484]

Thanks for these historic tidbits @Helen427 ,

It may well be part of this reserve and interestingly enough the original road is now used for other purposes eg. Sporting activities for mountain bikers,walkers or runners or access ways for nearby farms. It is no longer a thoroughfare for public traffic. 

‘These large trees are majestic and like the other native  trees protected within this scenic reserve. The name Buddle is still recognised and have been a longstanding local family. 

Thanks for sharing the info , it makes interesting reading and the photos nostalgic.👍🏾