Cooking, chicken and a jar of juice

At last we have a weekend with no plans and nothing in the diary – hoorah!  So we had a … More

Feijoas, a friand and a pizza feast

There are foods in every countries that locals like and that foreigners look on at in wonder.  For example Marmite … More

Lunch, a walk and a weekend

At last I had a weekend at home, and also a chance to invite some people around we had been … More

Here, there and everywhere

Life continues to be busy, with all sorts of different things going on, some nicer than others I may say!  … More

Cicadas, cat and cheese

Those of you who live in parts of the world where summers are dominated by the sound of cicadas will … More

Strolls, discoveries and chickens again

There are periods in life where things just roll along quietly and other times when it is just the opposite.  … More

Agriculture, produce and lots of chickens part 2

Saturday was definitely a day for beasts of the field.  After the A&P show, we visited friends who live in … More

Apricots, tea and a lazy weekend

There are times when life just trundles along without any great events, and the past few days have been like … More

Sand, sea and a bit of luck

Of course, because I have gone back to work, the weather has been lovely the past few days.  Still, on … More

21 things about living in New Zealand: our first year here

As of 28th January, we have been here in Wellington for a year.  I can’t believe it – the time … More