The Coronation of King Charles

I offer a very short, but noteworthy post this week.  I've chronicled the celebrations here at Waitakere Gardens Retirement Village surrounding the Coronation of King Charles. Obviously, there is a lot of interest and excitement.  

The beginning of happy hour.

We normally have our happy hour every Friday afternoon at 4pm.  This Friday's was made especially 'happy' because we were treated to 'bubbles' and snacks in honor of the King's Coronation.   

The Coronation is taking place late on our Saturday evening.  I'm going down to snap a few photos in the Twin Streams Lounge, where a group is already watching the preparations on the screen down there.  Let's go....

This is the view from inside our lift on the 2nd floor. I just pushed the button. 

And with the doors shut.

And on the ground floor. The lights are low in the Atrium. The action is straight ahead.  

In the lounge.  Looks like they're ready to celebrate once the ceremony concludes.  I'm afraid that the actual ceremony doesn't start for some time yet.  Jeanne and I have run out of steam and are retiring for the night.  

A festive mood has surrounded and filled our village, and I expect it to continue today as all of New Zealand celebrates.    -djf