A blog about life in Wellington, New Zealand
It is four weeks to go to the holidays! 15 more working days, since I don’t work on Wednesdays, until 3 weeks summer holiday. I can hardly wait. Meantime, it is important to find ways to switch off and relax, from just lying on the bed, eyes closed, listening to the birds or sitting in the garden just staring into space and watching the bees.
Today is the Labour Day holiday here in New Zealand, so, as is the tradition of such days, the weather is ghastly. As I type this evening, the rain is pouring down, and I dare not even run out for a spot of parsley.
It is Monday evening here, the first day of the working week over. I have to work again this coming … More
It is hard to believe it is already December, and that it is only 3 weeks until Christmas Eve. Sunday … More
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be enjoying some French Earl Grey tea from tLeafT … More
The sky is blue, the sun is shining and we are being woken each morning with a loud dawn chorus. … More
Peony season is here… You can find Thistles and Kiwis on Facebook, and also on Instagram @thistlesandkiwis. As for Twitter….am totally … More
Who can believe it is November already? 2020 has been such a strange year we all agree. Forgetting the headlines … More
First up, for those of you who have been wanting feedback on the pickles I made last week, I can … More
This week’s small pleasures is coming to you a day early as I am off out and about tomorrow (Monday). … More
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