Our doggie friend Floss and her shadow!
A friend and I walk almost every day.
Sometimes we have woolly friends
to walk with us as my friend
often has dogs to stay
when her friends go on trips overseas.
Walks with doggie friends
are much, much more fun!
Their enjoyment knows no bounds
and even on the coldest, wettest days
they are always enthusiastic
to head out the door!
Today is perfect "walkies" weather,
crisp and clear
with not a cloud in the sky,
and the harbour was as calm as
a mill pond.
Our walk was along the waterfront
of St Heliers, a pretty
seaside village in Auckland.
Rangitoto Island is in the background,
it is an extinct volcano
in the harbour,
and a great landmark for all
Aucklanders!
The village shops are just
off the main waterfront road.
There are many lovely
restaurants and cafes,
and shops of all kinds plus
a local library.
Looking towards the Kohimarama
another seaside village.
The dogs love running on the sand
and meeting other doggie friends
along the way.
Noses are always down searching for
interesting smells
and hints of who has been
on the beach before them!
On our way home
we stop at 'The Store'
it's renowned for excellent coffee -
there's always a queue here,
which to me is the sign
of something good and
worthwhile waiting for....
They also have the most delicious pastries.
Today we tried their
Portuguese tarts - so yummy.
Just as well we don't do this waterfront
walk every day
there are just too many
temptations!
My dear walking companions -
one human and two canine!!!
We stopped at a friend's apartment
to drink our coffee and have a chat -
enjoyed on her balcony
overlooking the harbour.
Come back tomorrow and I'll
share my friend's recipe for
Portuguese tarts -
they are "to die for"!!!!
Interesting blogs
I've visited this week include:
(1) my friend Patty of Magpies Nest
she is an artist whose work I admire
and she is having a giveaway!
(2) Laura of Decore to Adore
I love Laura's interesting blog
and she has great links to
Prince Albert's marriage
in Monaco.
Take care,
be kind to one another and
"love life".
Thank you for visiting my blog
I really love meeting each
and every one of you.
hugs
Shane x
