Six on Saturday 09.07.22

Eugh…I have succumbed to the dreaded spicy flu aka Covid. So we are now in isolation for 7 days, and … More

Six on Saturday 02.07.22

July is here, the shortest day has come and gone, and today it finally felt like winter this morning. I … More

Yesterday in New Zealand, Matariki was celebrated for the first time as a national public holiday. Matariki signals the start of … More

There has been only one topic of conversation this week – yes, you’ve guessed it, the weather. A spectacular thunder … More

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

It is Monday evening, dinner is in the oven (chicken breasts stuffed with cooked leek, tomatoes, basil and ricotta) and … More

It is still summer, with warm days and t-shirts, but the mornings are definitely getting darker, and there are signs … More

Here we are at the end of November already, and in four weeks time we will be celebrating Christmas Eve … More

After so many gorgeous sunny days this week, today is wet and grey. It has been a day to stay … More

I’m starting this post having finished breakfast, read some other blog posts and emails while all the time listening to … More