Royalty

I was in Nelson today for an appointment.

I also fitted in a couple of jobs for work. One of them was to go shopping for computers. The two electronics chain stores I tried first didn't have what I needed so I went to a smaller business that is slightly off the main street. They were far more helpful - still haven't bought the computers though.

When I was getting back into my car in their carpark I noticed this tree with about a dozen monarch butterflies flitting all over it feeding on the nectar. Of course I had to get the camera out. It was 30 minutes (and 250 photos) later before I made it back into the car. I had a great time trying to capture them flying - not very successfully mind you - so today's blip is of one feeding instead.

It was wonderful to see so many of them because I've seen very few at home this season.