31 October 2020
Springtime in New Zealand September 21 happened and within 3 days every tree had full leaves and more flowers dripping off the limbs, if that is even possible! I don't understand, but I love it! Even the people have flowers. It's such a great idea. Flowers should be worn! I will go home with one of these. My new friend (that I can't pronounce her name) insisted I try hers on. I'm just so grateful we call each other "Sister". And of course the new spring apparal line is being worn all over the country. We went to Ortorohanga and the entire main street had flower baskets. Hundreds of them! I can't wait to go back in a month.With the speed of which plants grow in this country, I would bet they will almost be touching the ground in a few weeks. I'm pretty sure Dr. Suess visited New Zealand before he wrote the "Lorax". Add some bright colors and you have a "Truffula Tree". (Truffula even sounds New Zealandish) I saw a real Bird ...