Yesterday I climbed Shorts Track, battled the gale southwards along the Ngamoko Range and descended the overgrown track to Ngamoko hut in the headwaters of the Pohangina Valley. I had the place to myself (and the rat) and after a relatively good night's sleep rose early. I made unsmoked Lapsang Souchong tea and drank it down by the river, hoping a whio might visit. No luck, but to drink excellent tea at dawn in a place like this must be one of the best of all ways to begin a day.
[25 April 2012, Panasonic Lumix GH1, 14–45 mm at 28 mm, ISO 100, 1/10 at f16]
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I trust you had a quick power-shower under that waterfall as well?
Actually, a cup of builder's tea in a warm bed, watching the sunrise through double-glazing makes a good start, too.
RR, you must be kidding ;^) On the other hand, builder's tea in bed sounds good.
Kia Ora Pete,
love that early morning Ruahine light. Ataahua. Sitting by a mountain river with a cup of tea with the real possibility a Whio may pop in. A definition of time I very much like. te hei Mauri Ora.
Robb
I knew you'd appreciate this, Robb. :^)
Pete, that last sentence is spectacularly written. What a great line.
Take care.
Tim
Tim, thank you :^)
Yup, hard to top that in terms of places to wake up!
Leonie, I'm so lucky to have places like this so handy.
Every time I look at this photo I get so lost I don't know what to say, which, of course, says it all!
Barbara, I greatly enjoyed Rebecca Solnit's wonderful book, A Field Guide to Getting Lost, so your comment's quite a compliment. Thanks! :^)
me too!
Thanks Michael :^)
Easy for me to imagine you enjoying that perfect morning with a cup of tea. Cheers. Maureen
Every morning's a tea morning, Maureen, but this was special :^)
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