It has been a couple of weeks since I wrote in the blog, mostly as we had our stuff from … More
Author: Thistles and Kiwis
Windows, doors and a weta
I haven’t written much about the interior of our house in Kelburn, partly as we still haven’t got our own … More
6 things: Lunch in the Park
Yes another 6 things post, but I think it might be my last Friday lunch in the park until the … More
6 things: Easter weekend
It has been nice to have a long weekend to relax and do some nice things. Yesterday (Saturday) we drove … More
Pasta, pizza and….Pilates
I was going to call this post ‘backs, teeth and eyes’ but decided that sounded a bit too, well, clinical … More
Takahe and Kaka: a trip to Zealandia
On Saturday we walked up to Zealandia, a special wildlife sanctuary which we are very lucky to live so close … More
Fish, pies and hot cakes
I had thought I would be writing a lot more about food than I have. I guess that there are … More
Wine, cheese and dried up rivers
On Saturday we took a wine tasting tour around Martinborough. The day started with a train trip to Featherston, where … More
6 things I like about living in Wellington
We have been here 7 weeks although it feels like longer – not in a bad way, but a good … More
Chilli, cats and computer games
Well, the whole of North Island has now officially been declared a drought area, so no watering of plants and … More