This summer we decided on just having a mini break up in one of our favourite parts of New Zealand, Hawke’s Bay.
This week’s small pleasures #473
As I type this, it is a glorious sunny summer day. We have been blessed with (mostly) good weather so…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea….we would reflect on the year gone by..
A walk on the beach
On Sunday we drove up to Paraparaumu for a beach walk, sunshine and some sea air. I think it must…
This week’s small pleasures #472
It is that odd time of the year between Christmas and New Year where there is no regular routine to reminding us of the day, of what we have to do. There are odd pots with leftovers in the fridge, a mound of chocolate (think we have enough for a year the rate we eat it), empty Christmas stockings waiting to be put away, and a strong disinclination to read the news.
What’s on your bookshelf: December
Later than usual here are the books I have read so far in December. I’ve already published my list books of the year.
The year in trips
It wasn’t a huge year for trips away – partly as both of us had a few work trips (Karl’s…
This week’s small pleasures #471
The holidays have begun, and there is only one more day to go to Christmas Eve when we will feast…
The year in food
2025 certainly offered up many wonderful eating experiences, starting with our trip up to Hawke’s Bay in January where we enjoyed lunch at Craggy Range Winery, and excellent food at fish restaurant Hunger Monger and Central Fire Station Bistro in Napier.
The year in books
As the year draws to an end, it is time to reflect on various things – my favourite books, the…
Thistles and Kiwis 