Merry Christmas from New Zealand

I hope you're enjoying your day so far. We were up bright at early this morning, after opening presents we were out on the beach enjoying a walk - so nice feeling the sea on my feet.

We even made a Sand man called Sandy in the tide that was coming in - except this one only has 1 eye.

Lots of people enjoying the warm sunny Summer sunshine including surfers, kayakers and dog walkers.

Looks like Santa left a little friend behind outside this person's front door. Hope all is good where you are :-)

Comments

local alien said…

Merry Christmas sunny New Zealand. Have a great one

25 December 2017 at 15:17

Wayne said…

Merry Christmas! It's a balmy 2C here, but bright and sunny

26 December 2017 at 03:05

Bill said…

Hope you had a wonderful and festive Christmas.

28 December 2017 at 12:25

Rhonda Albom said…

I love the Santa sand castle.

29 December 2017 at 08:18

NatureFootstep said…

is that Santa cooling his feet?

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

29 December 2017 at 11:20

Yogi♪♪♪ said…

You know, I might have to think of New Zealand as a Christmas destination.

29 December 2017 at 13:16

William Kendall said…

The wreath is a nice touch!

31 December 2017 at 08:27

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