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.
22 comments:
that first photos is outstanding and both are really beautiful
Beatiful butterfly and flowers.
Lovely 'summer photos' especially since we are deep in midwinter ~ Enjoy.
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Beautiful shots!
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.
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.
Beautiful photos. More newer variants of the virus are coming out. We need to keep our vigilance and stay with the protocol.
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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 ))).
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.
Vibrant colours - just what we needed here at the moment. Stay vigilant stay safe.
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!
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 ✨
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
You have excessive heat and we had snow yesterday. The world's weather has gone crazy. Stay safe!
...nature's gifts are true treasures and so are NZ's leaders. Leadership make a huge difference during these terrible times. Thanks Amy.
Bees and butterflies - two of my most beautiful and useful creatures. I do hope that the outbreak is very quickly contained and eliminated.
I enjoy your summer photos from the northern hemisphere.
Nice to see some warm colors. Monarchs are attractive!
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
Lovely spring shots! Although that is a heatwave for us!
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 :-)
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!
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