Sunday was another lovely day, so we decided to get out for a while after our enormous breakfast. We started … More
Author: Thistles and Kiwis
Eggs, toast and breakfasts in general
I am a morning person, and also someone who likes breakfast. In fact, I can’t function without eating first thing … More
Wind, rain and a beer tasting
Yesterday, Halloween, was a very wet and windy day. I was so glad to be at home and just watch … More
A road trip, Napier and Labour Day Weekend: Part 2
Sunday morning proved to be another sunny day, though there was the odd cloud on the horizon from time to … More
A road trip, Napier and Labour Day Weekend: Part 1
This weekend was the first long holiday weekend in months, and also another lovely, sunny one, which was good after … More
Pies, pints and a new sofa
The good weather on Saturday continued into Sunday, and we walked into town and then along the waterfront as far … More
Sunshine, sand and the smell of the sea
The weather this weekend has been lovely again, warm, sunny and with bright blue skies. On Saturday, we drove out … More
Storms, sunshine and a special beer
The weather this week has been somewhat changeable to say the least. After the lovely weekend, Monday was a day … More
Hills, sunshine and more cooking
I’m writing this on Monday morning, with a near gale force wind blowing outside, which is a big contrast to … More
3 cats, 1 restaurant and several muffins
The weather this week has been pretty awful, with rain and wind nearly every day. Monday, however, was a nice … More