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| Lulu lounging around at our Devonport rental |
Our little Lulu is really enjoying the life in New Zealand, although I'm sure she loved it back in the UK too! Auckland is a very dog friendly place and strangers often stop to stroke and admire her. She's never been one for very long walks (like our Poppy who we still miss very much) and prefers the shorter, but more frequent walks she gets here. When we take her to the shops with us and tie her up outside, she gets lots of attention from passers by. And, yes, we are confident that there are no dog kidnappings here - the crime rate is very low, especially as it's a city.
So here are a few piccies of Lulu in Devonport. First off was one of our regular walks along the coastline. You can go for miles when the tide is low and it feels like a bit of an adventure with some places having paving, but many others where you have to climb over rocks and boulders.
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| The walk along the coast to Cheltenham Beach, Devonport |
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| Cheeky grin from Steve | | | | | |
One of the things I loved in Devonport were the dog hooks outside shops. They are so darn cute and very creative too!
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| Waiting patiently outside Devonport Chocolates |
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| Sitting pretty outside the Chateaubriant, a French patisserie |
Another amazing thing about Devonport are the huge trees that line the coastal walk and dwarf Devonport Library. I think they are called Morton Bay Fig trees. Lulu loved to sniff around the massive roots on her daily morning walk.
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| Huge trees that line the coastal walk (yes, that is Lulu's bottom staring at you!) |
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| Daily sniff at another huge tree in the garden of Devonport Library |
Now I don't recall EVER seeing a dog wash before so I was amazed when we saw one outside a pet shop! They are very common in Auckland and of course Steve had to give one a try.
Yes, it is as fun as it looks! Lulu was very well behaved and obliging. A lot of the pet shops also have an on-site vet and lots of babies animals - my favourite shops to visit!
Well I hope you enjoyed seeing a bit of Lulu's new life in Devonport. As I mentioned in my last post, we've now bought our new home so I'll share a bit of that in my next post. Ta ta for now!
Hi Mary!
ReplyDeleteSorry I've only just seen your new blog. It was just by chance, as I don't blog myself anymore.
I am so happy for you all that you have settled into your new life in New Zealand. You are so lucky to have such a wonderful opportunity. Everything looks amazing! I imagine a completely different, and better lifestyle than here in the UK.
When we were younger we had the chance of emigrating to BC Canada, we didn't take the plunge and now we regret it. It would have been a better life for our son, too. Unfortunately, we cannot turn back time. If only we had known then what we know now.
I will keep popping in to see how you are. BTW, Lulu is adorable and I'm sure she will enjoy a wonderful life in New Zealand, too.
Sending hugs, Sasha x
Hello Sasha! Sorry, I've only just seen your comment here! I don't do much blogging myself anymore ;)
DeleteIt took me quite a few years to come round to the decision to emigrate - it seemed overwhelming at the time, but can't believe we did it so easily afterall!
As you say, no point in dwelling in the past. Home is where the heart is :)
Mary are you still in New Zealand? I came back to NZ almost four years ago now and I'm loving being home. I wondered if you're still creating and how things are going for you? We are living in Hillsborough, quite centrally. Just wanted to wave hi and say if you're ever in the neighbourhood! Miss your lovely creations, you had such a gorgeous CAS style. Anyway, love and hugs from this Crafty Kiwi Mama, Wends xoxo
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