Otago Museum Tropical Forest

A few days ago I visited the new butterfly house at this museum.
At any one time there are between 500 and 1000 butterflies in the forest.

The photo below is a scene from the breeding room.



Late Winter
Here is a view from the banks of the Clutha, just below where I live. These branches are still bare but very soon they will be full of life.

Grape Pruning

Here are some grapes, quite old I would think, growing here at Henderson House.
They are in a slightly dilapidated glasshouse. They’ve just had their first pruning in many years hence the nakedness.

Saturday Night in Invercargill.

I went to a party in Invercargill on Sat night. It was a privilege to be there.

Dear Visitor
I am taking a break from the computer. I’ll be back, hopefully, before too long. I’ve run out of energy at present.


Weather

On Saturday there were warnings out about wild weather in this region.
Some roads were closed by snow. Citizens were told that it was best to stay indoors by the fire. I decided that, with caution, I would drive to Invercargill.

It was exhilarating. Cleansing.