There are times when life just trundles along without any great events, and the past few days have been like … More
Tag: Wellington
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
Sand, sea and a bit of luck
Of course, because I have gone back to work, the weather has been lovely the past few days. Still, on … More
21 things about living in New Zealand: our first year here
As of 28th January, we have been here in Wellington for a year. I can’t believe it – the time … More
Home, cooking and music in the park
I love going away and being on holiday, but it is also nice to be home. We were pleased to … More
Volcanos, an earthquake and a summer trip (part 1)
We have just returned from a lovely holiday up north in Bay of Islands. We saw all sorts of things, … More
Friday, flowers and flying time
I honestly have no idea where this week has gone. In terms of what I have achieved and done I … More
Summer, smells and tastes
Weather permitting (ie no gale force winds or heavy rain), I like to poke my nose outside with my morning … More
Julafton, Christmas Day and a BBQ Part 1
In this family, we make the most of our mixed heritage and celebrate both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On … More
A lunch, a glass of fizz and a rediscovery
Yesterday, Wednesday, I decided to treat myself to lunch. You could call it my office Christmas do, the office consisting … More
