Perfect:)

I know I've said it before ...

...there is something about Central Otago,

especially Alexandra,

that is perfect.

It's the rugged beauty of the hills

that inspires me,

and the scent of thyme in the air.

So...Alexandra beckoned on Monday.

We got on the road early,

loaded with downhill bike,

gear,

camera,

and a picnic rug:)

Got to the top of the hill nice and early,

for the first of many runs,

and when I stepped out of the car,

the first thing I smelt was the thyme,

which surprised me

as I didn't think it would be all that noticeable

at this time of the year,

and the second thing I noticed,

was the air..

it was perfectly crisp and cold,

so cold that it really did make you almost gasp!

I managed to sneak off with my camera at times,

in between runs.

Things looked so pretty in their frosty coats.

Here's the child,

waiting perfectly patiently

for his mother

to stop taking pictures of

leaves

and

dead plants covered in frost :)

And yes,

I'm pretty sure I know what he was thinking ...

... but,

then,

this is me putting life and limb on the line

to get a shot of him ...



... and just to put things in perspective,

here's his feet!!!





And yes,

I'm pretty sure that you all know what I was thinking,

and it wasn't,

"isn't it a lovely day" :)

Before we sorted this shot

I did suggest that he keep a little to the left,

clearly he thought I meant

my left!!

We had a ''discussion'' as to what part of the word ''left''

did he not understand and his reply ...

"what are you worried about,

I was no where near you"

...ah, yeah right!!!

Just as well he was grinning from ear to ear

when he said that,

'cos I had to laugh :)

Had the most perfect day

in every sense:)

Not alot of stitching happening lately,

it's taken a bit of a back seat

to a huge shawl thingie I'm knitting,

that just seems to keep on growing,

and it's the perfect thing

 to be working on these chilly old nights.

Keep warm,

and keep left!!!

Jenny