Apricots, tea and a lazy weekend

There are times when life just trundles along without any great events, and the past few days have been like … More

Waitangi Day, Rugby Sevens and a sleepy cat

Thursday, as I mentioned in my last post, was Waitangi Day. This is the day that marks the historic signing … More

Of course, because I have gone back to work, the weather has been lovely the past few days. Still, on … More

As of 28th January, we have been here in Wellington for a year. I can’t believe it – the time … More

We were so lucky on our trip to have good weather. This summer has not been a particularly good one … More

I honestly have no idea where this week has gone. In terms of what I have achieved and done I … More

2013 was the year we moved to New Zealand, and so one that will not easily be forgotten. It was … More

Weather permitting (ie no gale force winds or heavy rain), I like to poke my nose outside with my morning … More

Christmas Day began here, as tradition dictates, with stockings. Ours were overflowing this year, with plastic bags being used as … More

Christmas is definitely the start of summer here. Many people stopped work for the festive period on Friday, with the … More