This week’s small pleasures #371

Today, Monday, is the Wellington Anniversary holiday, so after two days back at work for me, a long weekend was … More

Time to get away: New Caledonia part 1

Early on Tuesday morning (6am in fact…) we flew up to Auckland and then on to Noumea, the capital of … More

So the first week of the new year has gone past, and with us both being on holiday, the days … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea… we would talk about the year past and the year … More

Today (Monday) has been a glorious sunny day – if a little windy – perfect laundry drying weather. The bright … More

As you may have noticed, this week’s small pleasures is in two parts. There was just so much to report … More

With longer days and the thoughts of summer approaching, we decided to have a short weekend away over the Remutaka … More

Today, Monday, is the Labour Day holiday here in New Zealand, and what is more, it has been a gloriously … More

While the week was full of many small pleasures, from sunny days to spring flowers and good food, I also … More

The scene: a rather wet, grey and unseasonably cold Saturday lunch time. Noble Rot Wine Bar. Tucked away down a … More