Soup, surprise flowers and that sleepy cat again

While there has been snow on the hills, Wellington has escaped it thank goodness.  I’m not a winter sports person, … More

Rainy days, comfort food and a silent cat

Although we have escaped the dreadful wet weather they have been experiencing in the north of the North Island, it … More

Snow, sun and salads

It is winter here in the southern hemisphere, and yes it does get cold and windy, but nothing like the … More

Taupo: wind, rain and a rainbow

As winter sets in, we decided to get away for a very short break before term starts again and also … More

Soup, sun and a sleeping feline

It’s winter in the southern hemisphere, and the time for stews, soups and keeping cosy. We have indeed we have … More

A visitor, winter sunshine and some wine tasting

This weekend we had our first visitor from Scotland, Gillian, the niece of an old school friend of mine who … More

Glasgow: food, drink and merriment part 2

I’m now back in Glasgow for the last night of my trip, sitting amongst all my stuff, wondering how I … More

Aberdeen, sunshine and a bacon roll

I’m sitting writing this post in Edinburgh, a week after being in Aberdeen.  This trip has been so hectic, that … More

Copenhagen, buses and a final sausage

My last full day in Copenhagen was spent visiting my old place of work, and also a reminder why I … More

Dinners, brunch and jet lag: Copenhagen Part 1

When you travel half way round the world, there is no escape from jet lag.  You are awake and asleep … More