I’m actually in Perth, Western Australia as I finish this post. We flew out here on Saturday via Melbourne. There is a five hour time difference, so we are adjusting still a bit. On Sunday, an old friend from school in Scotland who moved here a number of years ago, took us out and about, and I’ll feature that in a separate post (or two). Just being here in the sun and warmth and a new city to explore is a huge small pleasure. The featured image at the top of the post is of the sunset in Wellington on Wednesday.
By the bus stop…
I spotted these beautiful roses a bee was enjoying them too.
Sandwich time
It has been a while since I have have posted great sandwiches, but here are two from this week – the amazing Reuben at Pickle & Pie and a simple egg and dill pickle from Dough bakery, the latter eaten at my desk on Friday.
Simple things
- Seeing history in the making on Tuesday.
- Finding two new pairs of perfect trainers/sneakers – first shoes I have bought in a year too!
- Leaving work on Friday with all the tasks I could do, done.
- Travelling to a new city
- Feeling the warmth of the sun.
- Catching up with an old school friend.
Sorry no blog links this week as writing this in my iPad…normal service will be resumed next week.
Thistles and Kiwis is a Wellington, New Zealand based blog written by Barbara, who likes cats, summer, good food and pretends to garden.
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Always good to catch up with old friends!
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It is!
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Yes!
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How lovely, you always make time for adventures 🙂 Enjoy Australia ❤
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Thanks!
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Enjoy Perth. It’s such an amazing city.
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Thanks! Enjoying ourselves so far.
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Perth is fabulous. My brother lives there, and I worked there for a few months, and I visit most years. Hope you can find time to go to Rottnest Island – a favourite of mine. Freemantle and Cottesloe beach also.
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Managed to get to Freemantle at least…my husband is here for a conference Tues/Wed.
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Great to meet up with old friends!
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Yes it was!
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That was a stunning sky. Have a great time!
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Thanks!
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Perth is a lovely city. My son lived there for several years, though I didn’t get to stay with him. Kings Park is a lovely place for a walk.
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We managed a quick stop at King’s Park on Sunday. It is a lovely city.
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Have a wonderful time!
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Thanks!
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Sounds like a perfect outing! Enjoy that sun and your friend. An egg salad and pickle sandwich sounds delicious.
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We had a great day on Sunday. Some puctures coming on Wednesday.
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Finding perfect shoes is a rare thing so congratulations on that. I hope that you continue to get good weather in Australia.
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So far good weather!
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Hi, Barb – Catching up with an old school friend is such a pleasure. Hope your trip to Perth was a fantastic one!
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Yes it was fun…loads of pics to come!
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What a fun time getting to visit a new area and catch up with friends. Those sandwiches look delicious.
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Looks great!
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