This week’s small pleasures #202

I know I am not the only one to be startled to find we are already in August. 2020 has … More

Highlights of 2019 part 2: tastes and travels

For part two of my personal highlights of 2019, I’m going to turn to tastes and travels. Whereas travels are … More

This weekend saw us fly over The Ditch (as the Tasman Sea is affectionately known) for a mini break to Melbourne.

Hi everyone and hope you all had a fantastic Christmas. Our Christmas Eve was full of cheer and food, our … More

One place you should visit when in Melbourne is Queen Victoria Market. One half is stalls selling belts, cheap souvenirs, … More

Since I was on holiday in Canberra and Melbourne last week, I have a lot of small pleasures to share, … More

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

When I originally booked my flight to Canberra to join Karl for a wee break, we had every intention just … More

As Friday evening approached, we decided to head out early with the hope of getting a table at a restaurant … More

I finished the last post just before we moved hotels to the Alto Hotel on Bourke Street. To be honest, … More