Tui Glen lies on the banks of the Waikumete Stream. It's at most a 10 minute walk from our apartment so it's a place that we'll visit often in the future. It abounds in benches and pleasant views. Share a few (of the views) with me...
Many of you will remember my days of acorn experimentation. Here is a dandy oak. I now know the location of lots of huge oak trees and could collect tens of thousands of acorns if I wanted to.
I was pleased when I found this chestnut tree in Tui Glen. Didn't know it was here.
However, I found that almost all the nuts were undeveloped like these.
Out of the hundreds I looked at, I finally found a good one. Ta-daaah! And look, there is even a spotlight on it.
I loved your header photo. You could not find a better place to walk and it is so close to you. You are truly blessed. I will be interested to hear more about any new acorn or chestnut recipes. McKenzie
ReplyDeleteWe definitely are. It's free for me, being over 65, to ride any bus or train. Even the ferry to some places is free. So it's very easy to hop a bus and walk anywhere in Auckland.
ReplyDeleteI have a batch of chestnut butter in the fridge right now. What acorn flour I still have will likely be used to make flat breads. I don't think I'll process any more acorns. But I know how to if I wanted to, and that's what I like.
I have a big bag of olives in the freezer. I intend to make oil some day when it's rainy and I need to be indoors.
Not only did you find a lovely retreat - but also some beautiful, bountiful oaks and chestnut trees! The chestnut 'nest' is quite clever and convincing.
ReplyDeleteMy first impression of the cottages were that they were out-houses being so small - glad you clarified that!