Childhood revisited

For my birthday treat, Ian suggested we take the children out to Te Whanga where I grew up.  It was a lovely thought because I have wonderful childhood memories there. 

Te Whanga is an Angus stud and the homestead is situated in beautiful developed English style gardens.  Dad was the gardener and we lived in a small cottage on the property.  We had free range of the gardens, swimming pool and tennis court.  Summer was a childs dream, we kept chickens and horses, cared for fruit trees and dad had the most wonderful vegetable garden.  It was indeed happy memories.

Charlie and Daddy enjoying the magnificent vista views.

Charlie loved the open space to run.



The gardener's cottage we use to live in, peeking through the trees...



It was lovely to take in the moment with the kids.



Walking up the garden path.



The kids were delighted to find a wee bike.




The gardens and Charlie walking towards the main house.




A friendly pet lamb came to greet us.




Charlie's highlight of the day, finding a truck!

 

The best present was finding this huge seed pod from what we use to call the "Devil's Claw" tree.

 

The drive back home.



What a wonderful birthday!
Thank-you for all your kind birthday wishes, if you would like to see more photos of our day, please visit my Flickr.

Comments

[Abigail]

Belated happy birthday to you!!!!! Thank you for sharing such lovely photos with us - it looks like you all had a really good time together in beautiful surroundings. x

[Steph]

Wow, those views!! What a beautiful place to spend a childhood.

[Floss]

What a beautiful place! Happy Birthday from me, all the best people have their birthdays in September :-)

[Ravenhill]

Happy belated birthday!!! Oh, such lovely fotos filled with spring beauty! I would like to jump on the plane to experience it with you. Enjoy!

[Kimberly]

I'm beginning to think New Zealand must be the most beautiful place on Earth.