This week has really felt like winter, with chilly days and cold nights, lots and lots more rain (to the … More
Tag: tulips
Silent Sunday: Tulip Time
Place: Botanic Gardens, Wellington, New Zealand. You can find Thistles and Kiwis on Facebook, and also on Instagram @thistlesandkiwis. As for … More
Six on Saturday 25.09.21
It is already nearing the end of September and I just don’t know where the time is going. Our clocks … More
This week’s small pleasures #251
We are now well in to September, and it is 9 years since we first visited Wellington prior to us … More
Six on Saturday 18.09.21
It has been a lovely sunny day, warm enough to sit outside with a cup of tea and a book. … More
Six on Saturday 11.09.21
Today in Wellington it is a glorious, sunny and warm day, in total contrast to yesterday’s gales, rain and chills. … More
Six on Saturday 07.08.21
It was almost a nice day here….lovely early this morning, but then it clouded over a bit. Still, not too … More
This week’s small pleasures #216
A few things have happened this week in the world. The endless wait for the US election results (phew!) came … More
This week’s small pleasures #213
So here we are on a rather grey, windy and rainy Monday, and time to recall the small pleasures of the week and ignore the weather outside. First up, of course, we have to mention Jacinda Ardern being elected for a second term.
This week’s small pleasures #212
So….here we are…another Monday…..and the skies are grey and the rain is pouring down in contrast to weather earlier last … More