A birthday, a cake and a vanishing cat

This week has been lovely and sunny in Wellington, until that is today, Friday.  Still, it has been lovely to … More

A view, cabbage and that cat again

My current job allows me to have quite a bit of time at home on week days.  This is of … More

Soup, surprise flowers and that sleepy cat again

While there has been snow on the hills, Wellington has escaped it thank goodness.  I’m not a winter sports person, … More

Rainy days, comfort food and a silent cat

Although we have escaped the dreadful wet weather they have been experiencing in the north of the North Island, it … More

Soup, sun and a sleeping feline

It’s winter in the southern hemisphere, and the time for stews, soups and keeping cosy. We have indeed we have … More

A cat, a plant and a bag

Our neighbourhood cats clearly have a news network.  The news of the disappearance of Misse Moj has obviously spread, and … More

4 flights, 2 birthdays but sadly no cat

Well, finally I got home to Wellington after a long journey, starting with a flight from Glasgow to London which … More

Aberdeen, sunshine and a bacon roll

I’m sitting writing this post in Edinburgh, a week after being in Aberdeen.  This trip has been so hectic, that … More

Dinners, brunch and jet lag: Copenhagen Part 1

When you travel half way round the world, there is no escape from jet lag.  You are awake and asleep … More

Packing, Sunday pizza and a sleepy cat

This is probably going to be my last blog post before I head off on my trip to Copenhagen, Aberdeen, … More