Spring

In the garden  at Richmond Hill Bed and Breakfast the Kowhai is flowering, and is the most beautiful bright yellow.  It's official name is Sophora tetraptera, and is the floral symbol for New Zealand.     That is quite a mouthful to say and almost everyone calls it Kowhai, which is Maori.   There are actually 8 different types of Kowhai, and once you get your eye in, it is interesting to decide which one you are looking at.  The different varieties flower at different times from early to late Spring, and to see a small tree absolutely covered in flowers is special.   The native birds love them too especially the Tui and  Silver Eye.

The evenings are drawing out which is great, because it means you can have more time walking on the beach, or surfing, or just watching the waves.   We have had great sunny weather recently too.