This weekend I went up to Auckland with the main purpose to visit friends and go to the ballet, but … More
Tag: New Zealand
Snow, sun and salads
It is winter here in the southern hemisphere, and yes it does get cold and windy, but nothing like the … More
Taupo: wind, rain and a rainbow
As winter sets in, we decided to get away for a very short break before term starts again and also … More
A visitor, winter sunshine and some wine tasting
This weekend we had our first visitor from Scotland, Gillian, the niece of an old school friend of mine who … More
4 flights, 2 birthdays but sadly no cat
Well, finally I got home to Wellington after a long journey, starting with a flight from Glasgow to London which … More
New Zealand, Singapore, Denmark
Well, I am typing this blog from a friend’s flat in Copenhagen, where I am recovering with a shower and … More
Packing, Sunday pizza and a sleepy cat
This is probably going to be my last blog post before I head off on my trip to Copenhagen, Aberdeen, … More
Tattoos, ta moko and traditions
I’m going slightly of my usual themes in this post – no scones or cats – but still kind of … More
Review: NZSD Choreographic Season 2014
If I was pushed to decide between classical ballet and contemporary dance, I guess I might say contemporary dance, but … More
Anzac Biscuits, measuring cups and a very windy beach
This Friday, 25th April, was Anzac Day, the day that commemorates all New Zealanders and Australians killed in war, as well … More