Six on Saturday 08.07.23

After so many sunny days since we got home, today was grey and rainy. I am still feeling a bit … More

Six on Saturday 17.06.23

Greetings from Sweden! After a few days in Copenhagen, we are now in Sweden, with our next stop London. Anyway, … More

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

Cooler, more autumnal days have finally arrived. Sweaters have been found, menus have turned to soup and warming dishes and … More

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

It’s the long Easter weekend which should mean time to spend out in the garden, and while I did do … More

What with one thing and another, the week was one of highs and lows: hearing from friends I hadn’t heard … More