Think of the perfect start to your day. A coffee and pain au chocolat perhaps? A beautiful sunrise or birdsong at your window? Happy children that eagerly cooperate in everything that is asked of them? Tuesday morning we couldn’t have asked for anything better than seeing a family of Orcas just metres from shore. FIN-TASTIC: […]
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Bon Voyage Granddad
We sadly bid farewell to Granddad last night. We have enjoyed the most incredible time together and we were all a little teary saying goodbye. We have promised to take good care of Grandma and will be sure to give her lots of big cuddles. Unfortunately he has to return to work and we know […]
A little slice of paradise on Earth….
We are so fortunate to have this on our doorstep in a world that’s full of chaos. Today, was perfect in every way. Walking to Island Bay along the south coast we stopped at Houghton Bay to watch this surfer enjoying his moment of escapism… The view from Island Bay across the Cook Strait to […]
Chilling out at The Bach
This morning Sophie and I met up with good friend Marrisa and her beautiful daughter, Bethany. It was a tad windy at Island Bay playground and us ladies were keen for a coffee. We drove round to The Bach. This cafe, from the outside, is just like a traditional Kiwi bach – a simple, wooden, […]
A Holiday at Home!
Today really felt like a holiday. The weather has been glorious and we are really revving up for our second summer in our new house. It’s great to wake up and be happy to spend the day in and around your home. This morning we took a leisurely stroll to Island Bay enjoying the stunning […]
Winter’s Coming
Today was the last day before the clocks go back, and winter well and truly sets in. You’d never know it though.