Golden in the Sun

Maisie and I took a very long walk early this morning. We walked via a vineyard to the Meadowbank Station Bridge and back downstream to our vehicle. Here is Maisie, golden in the early sun, checking out the river just downstream from the bridge.
Today is my 77th birthday. I have mixed feelings about it. Thankful I have reached this age with relatively good health and fitness and sad because we are presently dealing with the loss of our two lovely pet Maine Coon cats. However my feelings are buoyed by the caring and loving messages from family and friends. I am also struck by the kindness of strangers. There is much to be grateful for. Arohanui...