How nature nurtures us

This white-faced heron was hanging out on a footbridge we crossed on our morning walk today. Startlingly close! They very kindly sat around while we gawked and took pictures, not fazed even by a passing jogger.

I often think about how to describe the benefits of living in and/or visiting Auckland. Nature- and climate-related things feature prominently in the list. It’s hard to say if “conveniently accessible walks through nice parks” (which we’ve had in all three houses here) is worth flying around the world for, but it sure is nice once you’re here.