I had to head up to Hawke’s Bay again this week for work, which means flying up in a smallish … More
Tag: journey
A weekend trip to Christchurch: getting there
A combination of the Labour Day weekend and a new member of the family to meet (see Monday’s post), saw us pack our bags and head on south to Christchurch
The Northern Explorer
What do you get for Christmas for the man who has everything he needs? A ticket for a memorable rail … More
That was the (cold) week…. #5
This week has flown past, and it’s been a cold one too. There was heavy snow in several parts of … More
People don’t take trips…trips take people
Sometimes journeys go according to plan, with everything running on time and things just going smoothly. At other times, it … More
Heading to summer, leaving winter behind
It’s been two years since I was last in Europe, last saw the longest day in June rather than the … More
A ferry, a train and arriving in Christchurch
We are just back from a week traveling around a bit of the South Island of New Zealand, seeing new … More
Flights, buses and a wee trip to Hamilton
I have absolutely no idea where this week has gone – I just can’t believe it is Friday evening already. … More
Thistles and Kiwis 