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…we would be sitting outside in the rather humid weather listening … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be sitting with big mugs full of French Early … More

It has truly been a lovely week. I’m on holiday until next Monday, which is small pleasure in itself. I’m … More

We are now back in Wellington after a lovely few days up in Hawke’s Bay. On Tuesday, we spent some … More

Pictures taken at Waimarama Beach, Hawke’s Bay Tuesday 3 And Wednesday 4 January. You can find Thistles and Kiwis on … More

Another week and a new month, the last month of the year, summer, festivities….yes folks it is December already. The … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…I would pour you a cup of Earl Grey Blue Flower … More

With things opening up again at Lockdown Level 2 Delta (as it is known…), we were able to go to … More