Today was a feast for the senses. We began the day by an excellent breakfast served at our Bed and Breakfast. Fresh tomatoes, eggs and fruit have never given me more pleasure. Peter flew back today morning. He had suggested visiting Riccarton Bush, an old growth forest in the middle of Christchurch. Chris, Kristof and I took a leisurely walk down there. It turned out to be an excellent choice. The trees, bushes, bugs and birds were a pleasure to the eyes, the wind and warm sun a pleasure to feel, the varied bird sounds a pleasure to the ears, the forest smells a pleasure to the nose, and the excellent food in the cafe a pleasure to the sense of taste.
I am at a loss of words to express how great it was to be there, after almost 2 months of not seeing a single plant or animal life form.
Myself and Chris entering Riccarton Bush.
Kristof at the beginning of the forest trail.
Joy.
600 years old Kahikatea trees.
Kristof smelling the roses.
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