This week’s small pleasures #452

A couple of months ago, we felt we would be in need of a short winter break, so booked ourselves … More

This week’s small pleasures #434

With the clocks going back this weekend, autumnal days are well and truly here. It hasn’t turned cold yet, but … More

Cobblestones Museum

We took Friday off and drove over the Remutaka Hills for a couple of nights away in Greytown. For some … More

Silent Sunday: Paraparaumu Beach

Today we drove up the coast to Paraparaumu and went for a walk on the beach. It was wonderful to … More

Wining and dining in Hawke’s Bay

If you enjoy good food and wine, Hawke’s Bay is the place to go. There are excellent restaurants, interesting shopping, … More

The journey home

I was lucky enough to have a window seat flying from Perth to Sydney last week….this is what I saw. … More

Postcard from Perth #3

Monday dawned, and with Karl not attending the conference until Tuesday, we had some time to wander around and also … More

Postcard from Perth #2

Our Sunday continued (part 1 can be found here) with going south of the city, stopping at this gorgeous beach … More

Postcard from Perth #1

We flew over to Perth on Saturday, Karl to attend a conference, me for a short break. It is a … More

This week’s small pleasures #414

This past week has been…not sure actually! There was travel, an evening out, an appointment with the eye doctor about … More