Here are the treasures of the season, placed into little hollows in the sand: the last pohutukawa flower, flax flower, white-headed wildflower, kawakawa leaf . . .
The black sand has layers of lighter sand under the surface, which makes little rings around each hollow.
On the last day of 2010 I offered up gratitude for all that the year has given me, and the wonders of this place on the wild west coast.
Beautiful offerings of all the goodness there is. Wishing you every happiness in this new year, may it be wonderful for you and your family and friends.