Next steps, next places

The day we flew from Copenhagen to Aberdeen, the UK voted in a referendum to determine its place in the … More

This Week’s Small Pleasures: episode 10

A day later than usual – it is Tuesday evening here in New Zealand as I type – but here … More

Cee’s Challenge: Week 5

We’ve been having several days of warm, summer weather here in Wellington and long may it last.  It’s time time … More

Boulders, drought and Central Otago

One of the ‘problems’ about travelling in New Zealand is that there is so much to see.  Our short trip … More

6 things to do when the sun is shining

It’s been ages since I’ve done a ‘6 things’ post, so here’s one with a summer theme. 1)  Go to … More

Cee’s Challenge: Week 52

So here we are at the last of Cee’s weekly challenges for 2015.  Where has this year gone? Tell how … More

Sea, sand and spaghetti: a weekend in Melbourne part 2

I finished the last post just before we moved hotels to the Alto Hotel on Bourke Street.  To be honest, … More

Cee’s Challenge: Week 37

And here we are at Cee’s Share Your World Challenge for this week.  It really feels like spring here with … More

Cee’s Challenge: Week 35

It’s Tuesday so it must be time for Cee’s Challenge!  It is the first day of spring down here in … More

Cee’s Challenge: Week 31

And so a day late for Cee’s Challenge. Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures? We’ve had this … More