A blog about life in Wellington, New Zealand
Whenever I start writing a small pleasures post, I start with looking at what photos I have taken during the week. Sometimes they inspire, sometimes there isn’t a lot to report. This week there were lots of small pleasures, including three days of holiday.
Today (Monday 7 June) is a public holiday in New Zealand.
Some weeks are better than others, and what with not feeling particularly well at the start, and then some pretty miserable weather at the end, it wasn’t the best week.
I guess you could say this past week has been one of ups and downs. That is of course life, … More
In a week where the news has been filled with some horrific images and events, it is even more important … More
I always start this post on a Sunday, and to be honest had to really think about what to write … More
Here we are in May already, and time for the first small pleasures post of the month. It is autumn … More
Yesterday, Sunday, was Anzac Day, the day on which New Zealand and Australia remember all those who killed in war and also honours returned servicemen and women. T
In a week that saw the opening of the Trans Tasman bubble, the death at far too early an age … More
It is somehow hard to believe it is almost half way through the month already. Easter has come and gone, … More
Thistles and Kiwis 