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Rock hunting

 


Over the weekend B and I we were at the Arahura River again which is nearer to Hokitika than Greymouth. Most of you probably know I am a bit of a rock nerd and so I like to explore places for new things.



This photo was taken with me sitting on some rocks and putting my camera down just above the water line. It was a crispy Winter's day with a high of 12 degrees celsius so warn with the sunshine out.



These are similar to the ankle high gumboots I bought recently but with a different colour and pattern on them so I was able to step in the river a wee bit as we walked across.

And this is the end result of what I found - I think there are a couple of bits of possible Pounamu in this.

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

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magiceye said…
Lovely collection of rocks!
15 July 2024 at 13:21
At Home In New Zealand said…
Your rock hunting sounds like fun and you have found an intriguing mixture of colours there.
15 July 2024 at 16:02
doodles n daydreams said…
I thought you might have some pounamu in their as well, regardless, it's a nice collection of stones.
15 July 2024 at 17:30
gz said…
Rocks are fascinating!
I have a few groups of souvenirs sitting around here!
15 July 2024 at 18:33
Veronica Lee said…
Your rock hunting adventure sounds delightful.
The photo you took is beautiful, and your gumboots look perfect for exploring.

Happy Monday, Amy!
15 July 2024 at 21:00
roentare said…
These rocks look so fascinating
15 July 2024 at 21:21
s.c said…
The rocks look indeed great and those gumboots too. The shape some kind of specialty from Australia if I am correct.
15 July 2024 at 21:51
DawnTreader said…
An interesting variety you found there!
15 July 2024 at 22:05
Graham Edwards said…
I'm not a rock collector although my brother nearly filled his house with them! I do have some very special ones though. Wendy, of my New Zealand family, when they were staying recently collected a lot from the shore below my house. Of course they are still here and I suppose I'll just have to return them to the shore.
15 July 2024 at 23:44
Sharon said…
I love hearing the rushing water.
16 July 2024 at 02:11
Iris Flavia said…
Sounds like another great day! Thank you for sharing.
16 July 2024 at 03:13
Bill said…
I've collected rocks through the years and still have a small collection of them.
16 July 2024 at 06:44
local alien said…
Love your gumboots. Hope there was some poinamu. What a find
16 July 2024 at 07:14
Lydia C. Lee said…
YOur third photo is stunnging. Great shot #ThruMyLens
16 July 2024 at 09:56
NCSue said…
It appears you had quite the successful hunt!
Thank you for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2024/07/zen-garden.html
16 July 2024 at 12:28
Tom said…
...I find "rocks" to be fascinating!
17 July 2024 at 07:26
csuhpat1 said…
That sounds like a beautiful day in a peaceful place. You found some beautiful rocks.
18 July 2024 at 01:23
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