A blog about life in Wellington, New Zealand
Our time in Hamburg is coming to an end. It has been such a good few weeks, with lots of walking, seeing new places, figuring out the supermarket (orange juice is next to beer, well they are both drinks), and enjoying being in a different city where we aren’t just tourists. We will both leave this city with fond and happy memories.
I can’t believe we have been here for three weeks already. Time is flying by, and with loosing a week … More
A few small pleasures of the week.
Regular readers know I love food. I enjoy cooking (for me, chopping vegetables is an exercise in mindfulness), reading about food, listening to podcasts on the latest in nutrition. It isn’t just about eating, it is about trying new things, enjoying old favourites, being happy with the simple and appreciating the art of good cooking.
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.
The big news in Aotearoa today has been the announcement of the winner of bird of the year. The award … More
It has been a quiet week, but the biggest small pleasure (if one can say that) was having Karl home … More
It is Monday evening. After a short stroll for a bit of fresh air after work, I heated up homemade … More
You can really feel that the days are getting longer, just those slightly lighter mornings on the way to work … More
We are already approaching the middle of July. The days are gradually getting longer, though with the weather it is … More
Thistles and Kiwis 