Postcards from Stockholm 1

The weather on Sunday was gorgeous and sunny and so perfect for walking about. We were staying in Södermalm, and … More

This week’s small pleasures 488

So, here we are in Stockholm, after a smooth and trouble free journey from Hamburg on Saturday morning. We flew … More

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

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