We have been lucky to have had many sunny days: temperatures are rising, skies are blue (well, mostly) and it … More
Tag: Botanic Gardens
Six on Saturday 12.08.23 (or the hellebore edition)
As we creep towards our move, things are a bit chaotic as you can imagine (especially as we have things … More
This week’s small pleasures #343
The week began with our return to Wellington, a couple of nights in a hotel, then moving back to the … More
This week’s small pleasures #330
Happy Easter to those of you who celebrate! Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays here in New Zealand, … More
This week’s small pleasures #319
Today is the Wellington Anniversary Holiday and it kind of marks the end of holidays and the start of the … More
This week’s small pleasures #318
It has been another glorious sunny day today with blue skies and sunshine – something that always makes me smile … More
This week’s small pleasures #311
Yesterday, Sunday, was the first Sunday in Advent, and we got out our candles and lit the first one to … More
This week’s small pleasures #302
Today has been a holiday in New Zealand to mark the passing of the Queen. It has also been a … More
This week’s small pleasures #298
We are nearing the end of August, nearing the end of winter and heading towards spring – at least for … More
This week’s small pleasures #288
This week seems to have flown past, and before we know it, July will be knocking on our doors offering … More