During a short break last week at Kiama in New South Wales, Peter and I were fortunate enough to meet this charming pelican who, like us, had called into the local fish and chip shop for a feast.
Apparently she is a regular visitor at Hunky Dory's cafe... and a very polite one, too. While humans can become irate, in a 'look at moi, look at moi' manner, this lady waited quietly... I half expected her to tap on the counter, but she didn't.
The pelican's patience paid off, because the store owner soon came out with some morsels of fresh fish... enough for her and a few more feathered friends.
And the pelicans are fed fresh fish
Peter's elderly mama is visiting for a few days, so I'll be back soon with delicious new recipes, postcards and morsels from around the world, and plenty of other good things. Stay tuned, please.
Tell me dear readers, have you seen anything that made you smile this week? Do please share your stories. I'd love to hear from you!
31 Comments
Lizzy
24/2/2016 08:25:40 pm
They really are x
Lizzy
24/2/2016 08:25:30 pm
Thank you x 19/2/2016 01:52:43 pm
That certainly is a polite pelican! Sea gulls should take note. :-)
Lizzy
24/2/2016 08:25:22 pm
Oh, I so agree with you, John!
Lizzy
24/2/2016 08:25:06 pm
She surely does!
Lizzy
24/2/2016 08:24:57 pm
Me too! x
Eha
19/2/2016 06:46:47 pm
Oh lots of things have made me smile, but your post more than most :) ! Sugar, are there no pelican schools in the vicinity to teach the said beautiful species how to catch their own food and not depend on takeaways !!!! Where was this one's mama ?
Lizzy
24/2/2016 08:24:48 pm
I'm not sure darling one.
Lizzy
24/2/2016 08:24:31 pm
Thank you, lovely.
Lizzy
24/2/2016 08:24:23 pm
I think so xx 21/2/2016 01:42:01 am
What lovely photos Liz. I have only visited Kiama once. Though I loved it, it poured nearly the whole time! We'll be back though.
Lizzy
24/2/2016 08:24:15 pm
Oh pooh, Fiona... better luck next time... it's my favourite place in the world... almost!
Lizzy
24/2/2016 08:23:52 pm
Thanks David! 22/2/2016 05:36:04 am
Aw, this has made me smile, Liz. I wish I could have seen him/her!
Lizzy
24/2/2016 08:23:43 pm
Her. Thanks for your kind words Kellie x 22/2/2016 02:24:40 pm
I've never seen a pelican up close like that before, thank you. She is a beauty. How nice that the fish & chip owner gives her food.
Lizzy
24/2/2016 08:23:30 pm
Thank you Eva, I have not either... she was beautiful... xx
Lizzy
24/2/2016 08:23:14 pm
Thank you darling friend! x 23/2/2016 05:45:30 pm
went to our local outdoor jazzfest last night and watched a glorious sunset over mt wellington while listening to great blues music. that made me happy!
Lizzy
24/2/2016 08:23:02 pm
How lovely!
Frank Murphy
24/2/2016 08:27:12 pm
I have seen those pelicans at the cafe there on the wharf. You got some great photos there.
Lizzy
25/2/2016 07:29:01 pm
Thank you, Frank. 25/2/2016 11:28:58 pm
Now that is brilliant! Pelicans are the best. :) Does this count as the thing that I saw that made me smile? Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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