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Winter foggy skies over Mangawhai estuary


Now this is a view I'm going to miss. This weekend is my big move to Tauranga. Lately I've been packing things into boxes and sorting stuff out. I think I've taken 12 bags to the op shop so far and a trailer load of unwanted junk to the tip (thanks to my dad).

Anyway in this shot is our local Mangawhai estuary, or part of it. I think I remember taking this on the way to work one cold morning. Here we don't get snow but it does tend to rain and get very very damp with cold nights down to about 0 deg celsius at night.

I'll be back next week when I've settled in - until then have a great weekend. For more skywatch Friday's click here :-)

Comments

Wayne said…
The thin layer of fog is pretty cool. Good luck with your travels.
15 May 2015 at 09:00
eileeninmd said…
Pretty view of the estuary and sky! I hope your move goes smoothly! Have a happy weekend!
15 May 2015 at 09:07
Photo Cache said…
Wonderful scene. Safe travels. Hope the move goes smoothly.

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15 May 2015 at 10:28
Pauline said…
Good luck with your move. I'm sure you will miss Mangawhai (I know I did) but Tauranga has many, many attractions that I'm looking forward to seeing via your blog.
15 May 2015 at 11:22
Jocee said…
Lovely shot. Good luck with your move. Look forward to seeing some Tauranga scenery soon :-)
15 May 2015 at 13:32
Jarek said…
Just beautiful! great shot :-)
15 May 2015 at 16:57
Jim said…
Beautiful light and colours.
15 May 2015 at 17:30
NatureFootstep said…
a nice sky and even better land and river. I can understand you will miss this. But I guess you come back to visit.
15 May 2015 at 19:14
Rhonda Albom said…
Is it a permanent move? Too bad, I was enjoying having another blogger so nearby. Beautiful shot, but there will be plenty more in Tauranga.
15 May 2015 at 23:33
Unknown said…
lovely shot
all the best with your move
16 May 2015 at 20:06
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Hope your move is successful and you will be happy in your new home. And you saved your favorite views with your beautiful pictures.
18 May 2015 at 14:15
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