Cooler, more autumnal days have finally arrived. Sweaters have been found, menus have turned to soup and warming dishes and … More
Tag: birds
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 … More
This week’s small pleasures #247
What a week! Lockdown at Level 4 started at as the clock ticked over into Wednesday, and suddenly we went … More
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…the weekend coffee share edition
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be sitting outside, enjoying a cuppa and a warm, cheese scone. We would chat about books and what we are reading.
Birds aplenty: the Royal Albatross Centre
I have always been fascinated by albatrosses. With their size, ability to fly long distances and their sometimes comical take-offs … More
Words on Wednesday: Zealandia
Cities don’t have to be places devoid of native wildlife. In fact, in some cases it can completely flourish there … More
This week’s small pleasures #216
A few things have happened this week in the world. The endless wait for the US election results (phew!) came … More
Wordless Wednesday: Ducks
Ducks at the duck pond – pictures taken Friday 14th August and today, Wednesday 19th August when it was raining.
Six on Saturday 13.06.20
Well, things are getting back to ‘normal’ here in New Zealand as I mentioned in my post yesterday. Shops are … More
This week’s small pleasures #192
Since last week’s small pleasures post I have gone shopping, eaten out and bought flowers. I know. 6 weeks ago … More