On Saturday, we drove over to Raglan, a coastal town about 45 minute drive west of Hamilton. It is particularly … More
Tag: winter
Waikato Weekend: Hamilton
Hamilton may not be everyone’s idea of a weekend destination, but there is a lot going on here, and of … More
This week’s small pleasures #96
Today, Monday, is the Queen’s Birthday holiday here in New Zealand. It is a bit grey and damp, but still, … More
This week’s small pleasures #62
This week, I had the luxury of two days off work – Wednesday which I wrote about here, and Friday. … More
A midweek break
Can I make a suggestion? Take a Wednesday off from work.
This week’s small pleasures #61
As I type on this Sunday morning, the rain is pouring down. It is grey and gloomy, and feels very … More
The taste test #1
Some of you may remember I experimented with beetroot back in April. It’s not a vegetable I like, but thought … More
Sunshine and wine
The weather on Saturday was such a contrast to the previous few days – no wind, sunshine and blue skies. … More
That was the week #6
Gosh…here we are…Friday already. I don’t know about you, but 2017 seems to be flying past in record time. It’s … More
Share Your World: a day in July
Oh Cee! (who sets these challenges). Can you go back to using weeks instead of dates? It is kind of awkward … More