This week’s small pleasures #225

What a week in world news…from a plane crash in Indonesia, to the never ending tales of Covid, to the … More

Winter wine tasting in Hawke’s Bay

At this time of year, when the cold weather sets in, it is important to have a few little treats lined up. With our planned three-week trip to Canada obviously cancelled, we decided to head up north to Napier in the Hawke’s Bay region for a few days winter break

Wordless Wednesday

I flew up to Rotorua for a work visit on Sunday, and took a quick walk near the hotel. Here … More

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne

I love going to Botanic Gardens. Whether it is because I went frequently to the marvellous ones in Edinburgh where … More

The one where we went up a mountain and saw snow

I hate snow. No, let’s put that into context: I like looking at snow in the distance, and a snowy … More

Share Your World 2015: Week 6

I really enjoyed thinking about how to answer Cee’s questions this week. Always a great start to a Tuesday! What … More