It’s winter in the southern hemisphere, and the time for stews, soups and keeping cosy. We have indeed we have…
A cat, a plant and a bag
Our neighbourhood cats clearly have a news network. The news of the disappearance of Misse Moj has obviously spread, and…
A visitor, winter sunshine and some wine tasting
This weekend we had our first visitor from Scotland, Gillian, the niece of an old school friend of mine who…
4 flights, 2 birthdays but sadly no cat
Well, finally I got home to Wellington after a long journey, starting with a flight from Glasgow to London which…
In the middle: The Falkirk Wheel and The Kelpies
One of the lovely things about social media is its ability for us to keep in touch with people. I’m…
Edinburgh: a castle, a palace and an extinct volcano
Coming from Edinburgh, I am often asked about things to do and see there. In fact, I haven’t actually lived…
Edinburgh: wining, dining and all that
I’m sitting in my friends’ flat in Glasgow, counting the minutes until I head back to New Zealand. The first…
Glasgow: food, drink and merriment part 2
I’m now back in Glasgow for the last night of my trip, sitting amongst all my stuff, wondering how I…
Glasgow: food, drink and merriment part 1
This hectic and just a bit tiring trip is now coming to an end, and I am way behind on…
Aberdeen, sunshine and a bacon roll
I’m sitting writing this post in Edinburgh, a week after being in Aberdeen. This trip has been so hectic, that…
Thistles and Kiwis 