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Thistles and Kiwis

After two cold days, and very heavy rain on Tuesday, the sun is shining brightly again today, lifting everyone’s spirits. After a mood as grey and damp as the weather yesterday, the sun, Pilates, lunch at Shelley Bay Baker on Leeds Street, and some life admin, my mood has lifted considerably. While I will miss the ballet in Hamburg, I was able to pass on the tickets to someone and we have a family party being organised in Stockholm. And as Melissa of Under the Elderberry Tree wished us, hopefully we will have “adventures galore as soon as possible.” Or maybe I should just add this week to the adventure? Anyway, we are rebooked and will leave for Europe on Monday by quite a different route, but hopefully getting to Hamburg just a week later than planned. As the poet said the best-laid schemes o’mice and men gang aft aglay.

Lunch was this excellent salami, provolone and spinach toasted sandwich, just the thing for a mid week café lunch. I read my book, drank my coffee and secretly people watched.

At home, we have been enjoying more yellow dahlias (the red ones were a bit of a disappointment) and all the bees enjoying the hebe and herbs – just look carefully.

In the meantime, it is back to the office tomorrow. For now the adventure is on pause….

Thistles and Kiwis is a Wellington, New Zealand based blog written by Barbara, who likes cats, summer and good food. Thistles and Kiwis can be found on Facebook and Instagram @thistlesandkiwis

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  7. Again, so very sorry that our terrible leaders brought this upon you and your husband and the world. The past two months have brought such horror that I feel numb. Can’t even feel angry anymore. Hoping, hoping, hoping that the November elections will make a big difference.

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  14. It is very disappointing when one’s adventure has to be delayed. I am glad you were able to rebook your flights and manage the ballet tickets. Will you have the same planned number of days for your adventure?

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  22. your flowers look beautiful and there are so many disappointed travellers at the moment. It’s a very difficult time. Your salami sandwich looks amazing. Here in North Queensland it’s been wet most days as well, but that’s Summer in the tropics. Have a good week.

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