2018: a year in eating

This is probably the most difficult round up of the year, as I just know I will miss things. There … More

This year’s travels: 2018 review

January Our trip to Sydney. Penrith, to the west of Sydney, reached 47.3C, the highest temperature recorded by a weather station … More

As I mentioned in my last post, we are just back from our trip to Europe. I thought I would … More

So…we are back from ou r trip to Sweden, Denmark and Scotland. We are back to warmer days (yes…I know…spring … More

As I may have mentioned, this year, instead of resolutions, I am challenging myself to learn or do something each … More

When Karl was in Sweden a few weeks ago, he picked me up a fun wee book on Swedish traditions. … More

Saturday mornings are a special time for me. Waking up an hour later than usual, having poached eggs on toast … More

Wellington, December 2016 Hi everyone So here we are at another year, and what a year 2016 has been. From … More

If we were having coffee …or even a cup of tea, we would naturally talk about our recent trip to … More

Cities are made to be walked. Exploring on foot opens up possibilities, the unexpected, the chance to search for the … More