On Saturday morning we visited the Lower Hutt farmer's market and then went for a walk with one of Margaret's friends, Trish, in Upper Hutt. Trish had this somewhat unique sculpture in her garden. Can you guess what it is? (answer below).
Trish's yard is beautifully cared for, thanks in part to her husband Robin. The front yard has a gazebo, flowers and lawn, and the back yard has lots of vegetables growing. I wish that I had a little of their green thumb ability and the time to spend making it look so good.
So what was the sculpture, a snake, some strange fertility symbol? No it is the head and neck of a moa, a large extinct flightless bird that roamed New Zealand several hundred years ago.
On Saturday night we went to a barbeque at the home of one of Margaret's teaching friends, and got lots of insights into the complexities of rebuilding Christchurch since the earthquakes, as two of the guys at present are involved in projects related to the rebuilding. All in all a most enjoyable evening.
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