I'm staying with my friend Caroline...
We have known each other for about 25 years.
Lots has changed since then...
Children grown up... Caroline's husband died...
She has dogs and a cat...
She lives up a very steep road...
On the top of the Cashmere Hills...
She has a wonderful view over the city.
This photo was taken the day I arrived...
Dark, thundery and about to rain.
It obscured the view for a while...
But I love watching the continuing changes during the day...
And at night... The city sparkles..
She has a beautiful garden... It's a real haven from the
earthquake destruction.
There are steps and paths all round the garden...
All created on the side of the hill.
Divine roses...
Beautiful colours...
Fragrant perfumes...
This stunning pink...
Roses everywhere...White and red...
Some such delicate colours...
Just a riot of colour and luxurious growth...
I think there is a micro climate on the hills...
Everything grows so well.
Even the Iris's...
And the Protea's...
The vege garden produces all sorts...
We have been shopping for more plants...
Tomatoes, Courgettes, Broccoli...
And at the bottom of the garden...
The hens.
We eat ultra fresh eggs every day...
What a place to come and stay!
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