Anzac day occurs on the 25th April and commemorates all New Zealander's killed in war and honours the returned serviceman and women.
This year, marks the 100th anniversary of the landing of NZ and Australian soldiers, the Anzacs on the Gallipoli Peninsular in 1915.
The red poppy is a symbol of war and remembrance, the world over.
From its association with poppies flowering in the Spring of 1915 on the battlefields of Belgium, France and Gallipoli, this vivid red flower has become synonymous with the great loss of life in war.
Some of my relatives were conscientious objectors, and who simply did not want to take part and fight in World War 1.
We will remember them.
Together we're honouring a century of the Anzac spirit
{Coquelicot, papaver rhoeas, the wild corn poppies}
Monday is a holiday here, so a long weekend is always welcomed
Hope you have a lovely weekend
hugs
Carolyn
