Before I get to my post today, I have two announcements.
1. During the month of February, I’m host for CoffeeWrite at the Coffee Time forum. This is a round robin story where both readers and authors are welcome to add a paragraph or sentence, driving the story in any direction they like. My story is a paranormal one with the starting line – a shifter and a vamp walk into a bar…
I’d love it you stopped by to help me out with the story. You need to be a member of the forum before you can post, but it’s free to join.
2. I’m visiting Chris Redding and talking about writing plus my upcoming release Cat Burglar in Training.
The Seasons
Summer falls during Christmas in New Zealand. It’s the time when Kiwis traditionally go off on their family holidays, spend days at the beach and their days outdoors. In Auckland, particularly, summer is often humid and wet with very unsettled weather. Just like this year! Summer officially falls during December, January and February.
Autumn is a great time to visit New Zealand. The weather is more settled, the days are cooler and all the kids are back at school. The leaves change color, and the weather is perfect for walking. Autumn falls during March, April and May.
This is Cornwall Park, looking toward One Tree Hill in Auckland. This is an autumn photo. Notice the gorgeous day.
Winter brings snow in the southern regions. Since Auckland is sub-tropical we don’t get snow and seldom get down to 0 degrees Celsius. It’s cooler with lots of rain. Winter is officially during June, July and August.
Spring is lovely with lots of flowers and the grape harvest gets underway. The weather can be settled with sunny days or we might have rain. Spring falls during September, October and November.
My favorite seasons are Spring and Autumn. I always enjoy the cooler weather before it gets too cold, and I love spring flowers. Daffodils always make me smile with their bright, yellow nodding heads. I like summer with the long daylight hours, but dislike the humidity. I prefer the cold, and I’m happy to dress in extra layers. One can only strip down to skin when it comes to the summer heat!
What is your favorite season and why?
February 8th, 2012 at 3:55 am · Link
I love Spring when everything comes back to life. Birds come home and flowers peek up.
February 8th, 2012 at 12:04 pm · Link
It is like everything wakes up all of a sudden. I love hearing the birds sing too, although some of them are very noisy!!
February 8th, 2012 at 3:59 am · Link
My favorite time is definitely summer. I am miserable when cold and stay close to a heater. Cornell Park looks beautiful.
February 8th, 2012 at 12:08 pm · Link
Brinda, does it not get extra hot where you live? We’ve found it very humid in the US.
Cornwall Park is gorgeous, and it’s right in the city. They even have a working farm on part of the park with sheep and cattle. I love watching the lambs play if I’m there during spring.
February 8th, 2012 at 5:42 am · Link
I like winter. We have hot and cold…we don’t really get a fall or spring, we go from 40′s to 90′s and then 115 within a week. So I like winter, no bugs, no brain boiling hot weather and no having to worry that if I lean up against something outside I’ll get a 3rd degree burn…
February 8th, 2012 at 12:08 pm · Link
Ah, Las Vegas during summer. Not nice. I can understand why you prefer winter!
February 8th, 2012 at 8:11 am · Link
It still boggles my mind to have Christmas in summer. Yet it makes me mindful how big and how small the world can be.
I prefer Spring because I love to garden so much, but I also love the fall for the cooler temps.
February 8th, 2012 at 12:09 pm · Link
You’ll be gearing up for lots of gardening then. What are you going to plant this spring?
February 8th, 2012 at 8:43 am · Link
I would say summer, but actually I do love spring when everything is starting to come alive again after winter’s frost.
Again, nice photo.
February 8th, 2012 at 12:10 pm · Link
Kaye, we’re lucky if we have one frost a year in Auckland. I’ve always liked going for a walk on a frosty day. Love the crunch underfoot.
February 8th, 2012 at 9:59 am · Link
I love the scents and colors of autumn. Plus, it means the (very brief) end to allergy season. Unfortunately, the unusually warm winter this year means allergy symptoms are already returning. Sigh…
February 8th, 2012 at 12:12 pm · Link
Aw, Heather. Allergies are no fun. I get a very mild hay fever, which means my nose runs whenever I go outside. I’m lucky. Your allergies – not so good. I can certainly understand you liking autumn best!
February 8th, 2012 at 11:40 am · Link
I love the spring time. Life renews, flowers bloom and the colors abound with blossoms opening wide to the world.
February 8th, 2012 at 12:13 pm · Link
Angela – there’s nothing better than spring flowers. I love going to the Botanic Gardens in spring.
February 10th, 2012 at 2:46 pm · Link
You always post such pretty pics and make me want to be there…
February 13th, 2012 at 2:17 am · Link
I’m glad you enjoy them, Savannah.
February 12th, 2012 at 9:28 pm · Link
my favorite is autumn. it is not to hot and not to cold and so beautiful with all of the fall colors. plus there is the begining of the holidays with Halloween.
tammy ramey
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February 13th, 2012 at 2:19 am · Link
I have to agree about the not too hot and not too cold. It’s just like the three bears’ porridge.