OUR WORLD & Good Fences - More wonderful New Zealand

Driving on, we found this wonderful place 

recently returned to the Maori people

who have put immense pride and toil

into, not only this magnificent hand carved 

entrance arch

but also into the kilometres of walking trails

over hills and dales and along the sea side

as you walk the trails, the sacredness of this

place oozed up throughout he soles of your feet

blood red flowers to remind one of the blood

shed here over the centuries

even the service area has a long log for the volunteers

to celebrate around the bonfire 

occasional shaved lawns giving a broad view

and a lovely place to picnic and listen to the 

native birds singing in the large shade giving trees

last, but certainly not least, this massive tract of land 

is surrounded by a seven foot high paling fence

forcing one to enter by the gate, that has a 

magical protective force. 

Walking through the entrance arch, there is a feeling of awe 

as you enter this sacred place.

I saw a number of cars turn back and go away

obviously not able to appreciate this place.

I hope you enjoyed this glimpse into the way we travel.

We tend to avoid the large crowds and car parks 

of the usual tourist attractions

and follow up the gentle places of this world.

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OUR WORLD and Good Fences