Many years ago, Trini Lopez sang a song, “If you want to be happy for the rest of your life,
don’t make a pretty woman your wife.” On the presumption that it may be a true statement, what does
a man say who is married to a woman who makes him happy? It’s quite a dilemma. The only answer I have
is to hide the blog from the editor or hope, as she is well on in years, she ‘s forgotten all about
the song. Which brings me to a comment our friend Brian made a while ago: ‘Jeffrey, all women are beautiful.’
On considering this rather unusual thought, I concur—it’s true and especially about my editor.
Should you wish to capture a spirit of happiness, excitement and delight then we would suggest
you follow the birds, both human and animal (Oops, sorry, Jen). Wherever we come across these winged
creatures, particularly in the mornings, they provide a spirit, a feeling that the world has just been
created and they are the luckiest creatures to be part of it. The chirping, flapping of wings, shaking
of heads and quick flights above and about the area, the occasional rush along the ground, constantly
chirping to each other or just singing out aloud, makes one wonder why we humans don’t adopt that attitude.
Nevertheless, whenever we come way from an early morning session with the birds, we take a little
of that spirit with us. We woke early to view sunrise at Lake Wanaka, watch the birds and capture the sun
shining on the surrounding mountains as well as glistening on the snow-capped peaks in the distance.
The reflections off the lake, both birds and mountains, created a stunning effect. We have often said
and truly believe that when we tune our senses into our environment, we become aware of the daily miracles.
It’s a time when one forgets the mundane aspects that we allow to creep into our lives.
Forming a circle in flight.
The next position of the wings in flight. The reflection of the mountain off the lake provides
some color for the birds...and us.
Some low-level flying at Lake Wanaka very early...before the wardens resume duty.
Snow continues to accumulate each night. The weather is a changin'.
A pair a is beautiful number. These two fly towards Roy's Peak, somewhat easier than walking.
Some shadow flying.
I do believe we have a lift-off.
Mount Roy reflects off Lake Wanaka.
'Too much sun and you'll be roast duck soon, Dewey.'
Serenity to commence or end the day.
'Okay fellas, let's come in low and show the crowd some dare-devil flying.
Let's not get those wing tips wet, young fella.
I'm a gull—not a pe'king duck.
'I prefer to come in from the other side—the water is blue.'
Oh! What a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day!
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
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