Something you'll see few other places in the world: domesticated deer, in this case red deer originally imported from Europe for hunting (and like those stoats, now an incredible nuisance in the wild here). They're everywhere, especially on the South Island - not quite as widespread as sheep or cattle, but constantly visible as you drive the rural regions. Thus, venison is on many a restaurant menu. Amazingly, the industry has only existed since the 70s, and they claim it's the first successful domestication of a previously wild animal in 5000 years.
I love the pattern in IMG_9856_2 (Doubtful Sound). Is it water, a reflection of something, or what?
Mom
Maybe we should start a deer farm here, as a means of protecting our shrubs and flowers!!
Posted by: Loretta | May 20, 2009 at 07:57 PM
Water - it's the boat wake.
Posted by: Chip Bayers | May 21, 2009 at 12:23 PM