Six on Saturday 20.05.23

It has been pouring with rain all day. Grey skies and the sound of rain drops on the decking kept … More

Six on Saturday 06.05.23

I’m writing this post looking out at more rain. It has been raining on and off for a few days … More

In contrast to last Saturday, today has been dry with even a bit of sun. In fact we have had … More

The rain started on Friday afternoon, and after a heavy downpour, the whole of Saturday has been grey, damp and … More

After storms earlier this week – including a tornado in Paraparaumu (about 50km away) – we have had lovely still … More

Spring has sprung down here, with the bright yellow kōwhai in bloom (unfortunately there isn’t one in the garden), tulips … More

It really feels autumnal now, with chilly mornings and evenings. Autumns here are lovely, almost extending the summer with calm, … More

After many days of glorious sunshine, this morning was a little overcast with a very slight drizzle – the sort … More

It is another gorgeous, sunny day, with bright blue skies and just enough breeze so that it is quite pleasant, … More

Another lovely, sunny day here in Wellington. We have both been enjoying a final week of holiday, with some of … More