Busy Time of Year.

 Yesterday was our 57th Wedding Anniversary. It is a busy time of year and it's all to easy to just overlook the date, so we went out to lunch.

 Realizing traffic into the city would be so, so busy we went the opposite way. We went to Omokoroa and had lunch upstairs at Alma.

 While we waited for our meals to be cooked we had a great view of the surrounds.

 The water here is calm and shallow, so ideal for little people to play and splash about and learn to swim. There are 2 jetties. One seen here where boats can tie up or folk can fish and the other where the ferry to Matakana Island  loads and unloads. It was really busy.  Vehicles waited patiently in a queue, some lucky ones under trees. 

 The ferry seen loading here.

Side on as it takes off the number of vehicles on board parked two by two can be seen, 16 plus I think. If the tide is right it can return in 20 minutes. There is also a kids playground mostly under trees or sail and plenty of space for picnics. Also adequate parking.

 We enjoyed our time there.

Seasons Greetings Dear Readers.

 Relax and enjoy .

Happy Christmas Everyone.

 

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Things are Looking a Bit Different.

Things are looking a bit different because on Monday morning this week ( 18th ) I had cataract surgery on both eyes. The right one first and the second one 5 minutes later. The actual procedure under the microscope was surprisingly quick. No pain or discomfort just strange noises and bright lights. Such a nice surgeon and nurses.

 The drive home( as a passenger )  was rather scary as it was pouring with rain and the  traffic was heavy. At that stage I was seeing double and there seemed to be cars and lights everywhere. I was glad when we got home as I was feeling nauseous. As soon as I got out of the car I was fine.

 I have recovered very quickly and am remembering to put my drops in 3 times a day. I can see very clearly mid and long distance but am wearing hobby glasses to read, text and use the computer. Not sure if this will change. I may still require reading glasses. Driving should be so much easier. I can see clearly across the estuary and use binoculars again. Looking in the mirror is a bit of a shock - all those wrinkles!

 What am I finding difficult. Not gardening! Feeling naked without glasses. ( wearing provided sunglasses outside or in bright light )

 I can see a bee in this pohutukawa flower ( click to enlarge ) and I can see the first bananas forming on our plant. We have the first 2 bunches forming rapidly - very exciting.