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Signs of Summer...and Covid



This week we are meant to be up to 29 to 30 degrees celsius, that's boiling hot for us kiwis. I snapped this photo at work over the weekend, it's good to see both lots of Monarch butterflies and bumble bees enjoying the flowers.


So we thought that we were doing well here but yesterday we got news that there was 1 case of Covid with the new South African variety who had tested positive in the Northland community. Northland for us is about 1-2 hours away in another region, we are classed as being far north here so although the authorities have gotten onto it very very quickly it's good to know that the person used their phone to scan into every single place they visited which helped immensely to track and trace where they had been.

Hopefully it's kicked people into gear to scan their phone apps everywhere they go.

Linking up with Our World Tuesday, Through my lens, Tuesday Treasures, My corner of the world and Wordless Wednesday.

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Carol @Comfort Spring Station said…
that first photos is outstanding and both are really beautiful
26 January 2021 at 08:40
Bill said…
Beatiful butterfly and flowers.
26 January 2021 at 10:27
carol l mck said…
Lovely 'summer photos' especially since we are deep in midwinter ~ Enjoy.

Moment by moment,

A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
26 January 2021 at 11:32
Pauline said…
Love the sights of summer. The Covid case is a bit close to home for me, even closer for my daughter who lives in Ruakaka. As far as I'm concerned there are far too many unanswered questions around this current case.
26 January 2021 at 15:09
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Beautiful photos. I love monarch butterflies and bumblebees.
I am so glad your country is taking the virus seriously. Our son just got out of his two week quarantine after testing positive. My wife and I tested negative but still isolated. My brother got it several months ago and was fine.
My wife had a friend who had a husband who although in his 60's was in very good physical shape and took the virus seriously. He tested positive last Monday and died last Friday. It is heartening to hear of people taking this thing seriously.
I'm getting my first vaccine tomorrow and am looking forward to it.
26 January 2021 at 15:11
Photo Cache said…
Beautiful photos. More newer variants of the virus are coming out. We need to keep our vigilance and stay with the protocol.

Worth a Thousand words
26 January 2021 at 16:33
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
I’m so impressed with how NZ has got a handle on this awful pandemic... taking it seriously from the start ... that self tracking with cell phone is such a good idea. .. we don’t have any restrictions on travel between states , we just personally don’t feel it is safe for us. So we are staying in Oregon for the winter this year. Wish I had a little of your heat! I’ve gotten used to Florida (non)winter weather ))).
26 January 2021 at 17:46
Veronica Lee said…
Stunning captures, Amy!

I agree with Sallie - NZ has done a stellar job in the handling of Covid-19. Sadly, I can't say it's the same over here - our numbers are rising at an alarming rate.
26 January 2021 at 18:12
Tigger's Mum said…
Vibrant colours - just what we needed here at the moment. Stay vigilant stay safe.
26 January 2021 at 19:19
eileeninmd said…
Hello,
I would enjoy some hot weather right now, we have been very cold here. Your butterfly, bee and flowers are beautiful. I have heard of the tracking with the phones, it is a great idea. I hope you take care and stay safe! Have a happy new week!
26 January 2021 at 22:59
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Two beautiful shots Amy. Gosh 29C is a cool summer day for us here in Perth 😉 I agree, the scan phone app is brilliant, we use it all the time ✨
27 January 2021 at 03:15
local alien said…
Thank goodness for your scanning system. Keep masked and keep your distance. Where did I see today. its now, slip, slap slop and scan?
I do love bumblebees, oh and butterflies
27 January 2021 at 03:54
Sharon said…
You have excessive heat and we had snow yesterday. The world's weather has gone crazy. Stay safe!
27 January 2021 at 04:00
Tom said…
...nature's gifts are true treasures and so are NZ's leaders. Leadership make a huge difference during these terrible times. Thanks Amy.
27 January 2021 at 04:14
Graham Edwards said…
Bees and butterflies - two of my most beautiful and useful creatures. I do hope that the outbreak is very quickly contained and eliminated.
27 January 2021 at 06:08
Klara said…
I enjoy your summer photos from the northern hemisphere.
27 January 2021 at 06:56
Villrose said…
Nice to see some warm colors. Monarchs are attractive!
27 January 2021 at 11:03
NCSue said…
I didn't realize you had monarchs down under. The population of monarchs here in the eastern US has plummeted. We've started planting milkweed to attract them - wish us luck this summer!
Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2021/01/the-rest-of-indoor-herb-garden.html
27 January 2021 at 11:05
Lady Fi said…
Lovely spring shots! Although that is a heatwave for us!
27 January 2021 at 20:48
Captured by Jade said…
Writing from the northern hemisphere, these captures of yours hold hope for me and things to look forward to. Don't get me wrong, I'm not wishing winter away, I do quite enjoy it, but it is always nice to have things to look forward to :-)
28 January 2021 at 08:28
betty-NZ said…
I have seen a few monarchs winging through the garden, too! Hope to see many more this summer.

It's so great to see your link at 'My Corner of the World' this week!
29 January 2021 at 11:22
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