On a hill over looking Hamilton Gardens http://www.hamiltongardens.co.nz/ , there is the old city cemetary. I happened to be up there today collecting tree samples and saw the first snowdrops of the season, I also noticed some of the early cherry trees budding and heard a tui - that was the bonus !
The cemetary isn`t used for burials anymore, unless you have a family plot, it is a very peaceful place to be with many of Hamilton`s early settlers resting there, plus a large soldiers plot. The saddest part for me is the childrens area, so little and so many - often from one family . . .
Still, spring is heralding her coming with buds bursting and bright, clear days.
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I just found your lovely blog today and was scrolling through some older posts. My grandmother's name was Ora and I named one of my hives after her. How wonderful to learn the meaning of her name. My other hived is named Walter, after my grandfather.
What beautiful photos! I always so enjoy reading your blog.
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