As 2023 fast approaches, rather than do a retrospective of 2022 (I got Covid, ate out at nice restaurants etc), … More
Tag: New Zealand
Wordless Wednesday
It is summer….here are some views in and around Wellington….enjoy…. Thistles and Kiwis is a Wellington, New Zealand based blog … More
A seat at the table: Switzerland meets New Zealand
On Tuesday evening, we were lucky enough to attend an evening of good wine and food at Noble Rot Wine … More
Words on Wednesday: Beervana
On Saturday afternoon, we headed over to Beervana. Now in its 21st year, Beervana started as the New Zealand Beer, Wine … More
This week’s small pleasures #280: a trip to New Plymouth
Today is Anzac Day, the national day of remembrance in New Zealand and Australia. Covid restrictions have meant slightly different … More
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be drinking mugs of Earl Grey tea and eating … More
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be sitting outside in the rather humid weather listening … More
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be sitting with big mugs full of French Early … More
This week’s small pleasures #265
It has truly been a lovely week. I’m on holiday until next Monday, which is small pleasure in itself. I’m … More
The holiday ends…
We are now back in Wellington after a lovely few days up in Hawke’s Bay. On Tuesday, we spent some … More