LOVING sisterhood and ancient boulder rocks at Te Papa. Some of the boulder rocks, including granite, serpentine and marble are up to 600 million years old! If only they could talk! Some of the boulders on display at Te Papa’s ‘Bush City‘ were around before the dinosaurs even roamed the planet. Te Papa, our wonderful and FREE museum, encourages climbing and rock hugging 🙂
LOVING rock-pools in the heart of Wellington City. A ten minute stroll from the CBD, there are rock pools dotted along the waterfront of Wellington. An abundance of life fills these salt-water homes. We discovered chitons, cushion star-fish, cat’s eyes in shells, green muscles, limpets and sea-anemones.
LOVING yet more wonders of the rocky shore. We discovered reef stars and kina along Wellington’s city waterfront.
LOVING the wonderful open spaces and facilities for free play in Wellington’s central city. Alice giggled in awe as her big sister, Sophie, scooted up and down the ramps at the skateboard area of Waitangi park.
LOVING colourful, creative, imaginative playgrounds for children on the fringe of Wellington’s city centre. At Waitangi park playground there is opportunity for exploring with sand and water, as well as climbing, swinging and sliding.
LOVING crystal clear waters of Wellington’s harbour and the most beautiful views to distant ranges.
LOVING enthusiasm for learning from Sophie! We are having so much fun together. I’m trying to keep a weekly record of some of our learning on ‘Many Paths to Learning‘ blog – but I’m not updating very regularly, as we’re just too busy learning (and having fun of course!).
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Ahhh- a bit homesick after that. Haven’t taken the kids to Te Papa yet, maybe next time we come home.
Awww, sorry to make you home sick! I would love to be in the UK right now, walking Hadrian’s Wall with my Dad, Mum & sis. Can’t beat the mix of ancient history and natural landscapes. x
Stunning photos – and love the passion for learning!
This makes me homesick (well, Wellington-sick) as well. It would be a fantastic city to raise kids. So lovely to see Sophie thriving in the unschooling world. 🙂
Your photos are amazing! Te papa is sooo cool too! 🙂
Sophie looks so happy 🙂
one day I will get to Te Papa
what an interesting city 🙂
such a great enviroment for your kids to grow up in… I grew up just and skip and jump away from many beaches, and investigating the rock pools was one of the things I never tire of… miss that so much 🙂
Loving those amazing natural wonders too. Good on you, don’t let documenting impede on your’s an Alices’ enjoyment !
Stunning images, just gorgeous. Sisters are the best, i only have one sister (2 brothers) but love that my 3 girls have that beautiful sisterly connection, even with the boy at the end, who is included, but the girls, it’s so special. You certainly live in an amazing city!! Love Posie
I love all the adventures you have with your kids. Those shots of the chains are awesome. And that horse drawing is EPIC!!! Love. xx