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 […]
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Chocolate Frog just gets better!
The Chocolate Frog cafe at Palmer’s Garden Centre in Miramar, Wellington, just gets better! In the play area (on the opposite side of the garden centre to the actual cafe) is a sign that means the world to parents… And for dog-owners… a dedicated area to ‘park’ your dog, complete with fresh water bowls! It […]
Seasonally Unpredictable
I’m no meteorologist and if I was then I could explain the seasonally unpredictable weather we’ve been experiencing lately. Wellington, in particular, goes crazy in the Spring – and it’s approaching – with signs from ‘Mother Nature’ and changes in the fashion outlets window displays. I came across a fascinating read on the Met Service […]
Little Kiwi making wise choices
This little Kiwi has been spending time at Te Papa’s Nature Discovery Centre learning how to make some wise choices on her packed lunch… Doing well… She followed up by showing disgrace at the over-packaging of boxed lunches in Te Papa’s cafeteria, commenting to one of the staff, ‘That’s not good for the environment!’. When […]
It’s feeding time at the Zoo!
Thursday afternoon we spent at Wellington Zoo. With annual passes we visit at least once a fortnight and the girls are well known amongst the staff. We know the timing of all the animal feedings as well as the keepers and the girls were ecstatic to be able to feed the giraffes. The nocturnal house […]
A break from the southerlies!
Today was glorious. The air was calm, not a cloud in the sky. There was the distinct recollection of summer in the air (though of course we are not that easily fooled!). After many afternoons tucked up at home or at the museum it was with great relief that we could return, momentarily, to fair […]
Action Family!
Today, Chez Lee certainly lived up to this! After spending the first few hours of the day clearing out our dustbin on wheels (you could call it a car), cleaning the art-room/laundry (it looked like the aftermath of a paint ball session!) and doing the other mandatory house-hold chores we were keen for some action […]
Queen Victoria Gets a Royal Welcome in Wellington
Wellington City put on a great show on Sunday to welcome The Queen Victoria on its maiden world-cruise. The city buzzed with the sound of helicopter rescue displays, tug-boat rides up to the cruise liner and a warm feeling of welcome. We enjoyed a fabulous day on the waterfront. Charlotte experienced a new first: dinghy […]
Red Rocks and Seals on the Wellington South Coast
Red Rocks Coastal Walk on Wellington’s South Coast is a breathtaking stroll along a rugged path looking out on the Cook Strait. It’s popular with four-wheel drives, fisherman, mountain bikers and walkers. Yesterday we took Aunty Claire to visit the seals, which come ashore between May and October, and enjoy stunning vistas of the South […]
Meeting My Girls For Lunch
What a hard life it is sometimes. One of the perks of Wellington, being that it is such a small city, is that quite often I can meet “my girls” for lunch.
Another beautiful day in harbour Capital. It’s always like this in Wellington