I was in two minds as to what to write today given this is the first post of 2023, but…
Time for travel: Wellington to Napier
As 2023 fast approaches, rather than do a retrospective of 2022 (I got Covid, ate out at nice restaurants etc),…
Wordless Wednesday
It is summer….here are some views in and around Wellington….enjoy…. Thistles and Kiwis is a Wellington, New Zealand based blog…
This week’s small pleasures #315: the Christmas edition
I’m sitting here in the sun on Boxing Day having had a wonderful Christmas and days before with family visiting…
Words on Wednesday: the Christmas tree
The Christmas tree is such a symbol of this time of year, that it is hard for me at least…
This week’s small pleasures #314
It isn’t long to Christmas now, and our guests from Sweden arrive tomorrow (Tuesday). We are now on holiday from…
Six on Saturday 17.12.22
What is going on with the weather? A few days of sunny and hot weather, followed by humid days and…
What’s on my bookshelf #17
Welcome to this month’s what’s on your shelf challenge hosted by fellow bloggers Deb, Sue, Donna and Jo. The idea is to share what you’re reading, what you’ve…
This week’s small pleasures #313
What a glorious sunny summer day it has been! Unfortunately I was at work, but am at least enjoying the…
Six on Saturday 10.12.22
After a very rainy day yesterday – but no wind – today started misty and humid, brightening up in the…
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