Day 12 of the Ultimate Blogging Challenge and the letter K for the AtoZ Blogging Challenge
Too many wordy posts in the last few days so taking a breather with a Koala, a Kangaroo, and a Kiwi.
These pics were taken on one of my trips to Sydney a long time ago.
It was a great thrill to feed the kangaroo and touch a koala.
You can't see it in the picture, but the kangaroo actually caught hold of my thumb with his paws - just too cute.
And the koala was so soft to touch. Awesome feeling. But all of them were sleeping so couldn't cuddle one :(
And this Kiwi wishes for all of you a kracker day (kiwi slang for beautiful day)
Warm Regards
Too many wordy posts in the last few days so taking a breather with a Koala, a Kangaroo, and a Kiwi.
These pics were taken on one of my trips to Sydney a long time ago.
It was a great thrill to feed the kangaroo and touch a koala.
You can't see it in the picture, but the kangaroo actually caught hold of my thumb with his paws - just too cute.
And the koala was so soft to touch. Awesome feeling. But all of them were sleeping so couldn't cuddle one :(
So grateful to get a chance to do this. Such a thrill! I want to go back now and do it again.
But onto the kiwi (of the feathered kind).
Unfortunately kiwis are nocturnal birds and are usually housed in dark rooms. Photos are hard to get as no flash photography is allowed and finding them in the wild for novices is like finding a needle in a haystack.
There are about 5 species of kiwi. Here is a picture of the Southern Brown kiwi.
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| Image by Glen Fergus source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tokoeka.jpg |
And this Kiwi wishes for all of you a kracker day (kiwi slang for beautiful day)
Warm Regards
Cool pics! And I only thought kiwi was a fruit...
ReplyDeleteThanks Talya - the kiwi is the national bird of NZ. All things NZ is called kiwiana, New Zealanders are also called kiwis and the kiwi fruit is now called zespri!
DeleteYou have been so fortunate to see so much of the world. Thank you for sharing with the rest of us.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Yes, I am blessed to have travelled so much. You are most welcome. It's my pleasure to share.
DeleteYour title kept me anticipating the other kind of Kiwi:-) The pictorial adds such dimension to your descriptions. Thanks for the smiles.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Laxmi
Thanks Laxmi. Glad my post made you smile.
DeleteI'm hoping to be able to do that sometime soon, Suzy! Lovely pics!
ReplyDeleteThanks Corinne. It really is a thrilling experience. those koalas are just cuteness personified.
DeleteWonderful photos, Suzy! So exotic for one living in the States. :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Thanks Martha. Glad you liked them. Blessings to you too.
DeleteSuzy, love the pics.....but love you moooooooooooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeee. You are so cute! Much cuter than all three of them put together. Loved this post. Now I want more! :D
ReplyDeleteAwww Thanks Blogwati Gee. These pics are quite old so my cute days are long gone. Though the mind is still stuck there!
Deletewow- nice pics & description suzy; the feathered bird looks adorable
ReplyDeleteThanks Priya. The kiwi is quite unique as it is a flightless bird.
DeleteWow Wow Wow...
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you are to travel around the world so much ! :D :D Super :D
Thanks Dhiren. Ya, I am lucky - God's Grace.
DeleteI dont kno about KANGAROO kiwi and koala . I was only looking at U suzy
ReplyDeleteU R SO DAMN CUTE :)even now U R
and ofcourse they r cute too
loved ur hair cut
Thanks Afshan. Oh my lost for words.
DeleteYou're in the right country for the 'K' post!! Lovely photos, Suzy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Roshni - so true.
DeleteSoooo cuteee!! Really no other words. And Suzy, you look super sweet! Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Naina. Hugs to you too.
DeleteSo cute. I have always wanted to see a Koala ! Its one of the reasons why I want to visit Australia.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruchira - ya they are adorably cute - but very lethargic and lazy.
DeleteI had no idea there was a feathered kind of kiwi!! I learned something new today--thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Jenn. Kiwi is the official name of the bird - everything else that is kiwi is slang!
Deleteyeah u seem to have quite a K experience :D
ReplyDeletePhenoMenon
http://capturedalive.wordpress.com/2013/04/12/kite/
Thanks PhenoMenon. Thank goodness I did otherwise K would've been like J!
DeleteImpressed that you touched these animals without fear :) Do they act nicer if one is as pretty as you? :)
ReplyDeleteAwww thanks Meera - the koala was asleep and as they are lethargic that was a pretty safe bet. The kangaroo was more interested in the food than me!
DeletePics are so cute tht u ont need words :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Meena :)
DeleteAbsolutely adorable and you look really beautiful!!:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sri. oh goodness I really feel the love today :)
DeleteLoved all your "K" creatures from the Southern Hemisphere. How lucky you were to visit that part of the world. It's my dream to go there some day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cat. I actually live in New Zealand now so I feel very lucky. Do visit it's a beautiful part of the world.
DeleteLovely pics Suzy. I love Kangaroos and Koala too. I'm sure the experience was good.
ReplyDeleteThanks Diana. It was great fun.
DeleteGreat pics, Suzy. Must be awesome to feed a kangaroo!
ReplyDeleteThanks Paula. It was a unique experience.
DeleteHow beautiful! I'm jealous. I hope I can go to Sydney before I die :P
ReplyDeleteJamie Dement (LadyJai)
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Thanks Jamie.
DeleteHahahaha! What a fun loving post. We need those! These pictures bring back some great memories for me of Australia. Thanks Suzy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vrndavana. Amidst all the serious stuff, it's good to lighten up. In saying that my post for L is a serious one!
DeleteThis looks like a great adventure. I have always thought it would be fun to visit Australia. Meeting new animals... awesome! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Josie - Aus and NZ have some very unique wildlife. Interesting to see.
DeleteWow! Amazing pics! I love that koala!! How cute!! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Shilpa - they are very very cute.
DeleteLovely pictures! and you weren't scared? wow
ReplyDeleteThanks Sulekha - the koala was asleep so unlikely to attack, the kangaroo was hungry and being fed so unlikely to attack!
DeleteThat koala looks so cute sleeping and the kangaroo looks like it wants to walk holding your hands, just too awwwwww!
ReplyDelete> I want to go back now and do it again
You totally should!
Hi Nandana - I have a few friends and relatives in Aus so hope to go back in the near future.
DeleteAdorable K-Day photos!
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Hope you have a lovely weekend.
Thanks Linda for your comment and for visiting.
DeleteWow! The three things most non-Australians know about Australia. I never knew about a kiwi that was not a fruit, Suzy.
ReplyDeleteHi Cynthia - quite amazing that so few know about the kiwi bird!
DeleteSo cute! I've always wanted to visit Australia. My daughter is applying for a study abroad semester there too. Plus, I have a close friend who lives in New Zealand and a nephew who is going their for a three year job commitment. I have a lot of excuses to go to that part of the world.
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Thanks Joyce. Hope you get to see these places.
DeleteCute post and a delightful quick visit with our animal friends "down under".
ReplyDeleteThanks Sheri for your comment and for dropping by.
DeleteGreat pictures. My wife and I would love to visit Australia. Sounds like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks John. It was fun.
DeleteMy brother stays in Canberra, reminded me of his pictures there :D
ReplyDeleteSeems like I need to visit him soon now!