Anzac Day on Rakiura

I was up early today for Anzac Day 2011 and although showers were forecast, it was dry for my walk down to the village. The service is held at the Cenotaph on Halfmoon Bay foreshore with a march starting at 7am. There was a huge turnout - at a guess between 150-200. After prayers, speeches and presentation of wreaths, people are invited to place their poppies - a nice touch which involves the children. We had a short shower just as the Last Post played but it didn't last for long. I'll do a separate blog with some photos taken just as the sun rose.