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

Together for Te Tiriti

Things came to a stop in Wellington CBD on Tuesday as te Hīkoi mō te Tiriti came to town on … More

It is summer….here are some views in and around Wellington….enjoy…. Thistles and Kiwis is a Wellington, New Zealand based blog … More

Pictures taken at Waimarama Beach, Hawke’s Bay Tuesday 3 And Wednesday 4 January. You can find Thistles and Kiwis on … More

Almost….pictures form a walk in the Botanic Gardens on Tuesday, starting with this stunning acer. Puriri tree planted in 1917 … More

Peony season is here… You can find Thistles and Kiwis on Facebook, and also on Instagram @thistlesandkiwis. As for Twitter….am totally … More

It was a rather wet Wednesday afternoon today, so my instinct was to turn to the kitchen. I had been … More

I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to believe we are half way through the year already. … More

What a gorgeous warm and sunny day today!

For this week’s Wordless Wednesday, come with me and look at some of the fungi I spotted in Zealandia on … More