Little Local Library

Whilst out walking at Lower Hutt, Wellington recently I came upon this community library on Hill Road. Isn’t it fantastic?! I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw these two fridges and the sign ‘Little Local Library’ at the road-side. They were absolutely packed with books and it just goes to show what can be achieved for a community with a little creativity.

It was a real reminder what we can each make a difference to those around us.

Hill Road Community Group

I was also smitten with these thick, hairy tree fern fronds that were waiting to unfurl and their smaller counterparts. They were curled tightly, packed with potential and ready to greet the world.The ‘koru’ is a spiral shape based on the shape of those new unfurling silver fern fronds and it symbolises new life, growth, strength and peace. What a beautiful symbol for the day.

I have been travelling through Marlborough Sounds, Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs in New Zealand this past week in our cosy campervan and I couldn't resist sharing this tree fern stump we found alongside the Queen Charlotte Track.

We had decided to spend a week exploring the top of the South Island, as we had a break in our Friends for Sharks events schedule, and Momorangi Camp was the perfect base. It was incredibly peaceful relaxing at the water's edge and we saw a number of New Zealand Fur Seals enjoying the sunshine and crystal clear waters. We hadn't expected to find such a cheerful tree fern amongst towering beech trees and other, huge tree ferns when we went walking.

   

It was a great reminder to appreciate the unexpected in life and enjoy peace and simple moments with nature