Looking Back – The Road to New Zealand
‘Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.’ – Babe Ruth. As children, we are encouraged to pursue our… Read more
Past, Present, Future
‘Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that can change your life forever.’ Keri Russell. When I began writing this blog, in April 2012, I couldn’t… Read more
The Right Shoes
‘Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.’ – Marilyn Monroe. I think it is fair to say that most… Read more
New Zealand: Tongariro Crossing and a Skydive
‘It is the greatest shot of adrenaline to be doing you have wanted to do so badly. You almost feel like you could fly… Read more
A Walk in the Park
‘A lovely nook of forest scenery, or a grand rock, like a beautiful woman, depends for much of its attractiveness upon the attendance sense… Read more
New Zealand: Three Things I Dislike
To begin, a quote from Karl Pilkington in ‘An Idiot Abroad’ – a huge moaner! ‘I always have a problem liking things that I’m told I… Read more
Wellington Love Affair
‘No city should be too large for a man to walk out of in a morning’ – Cyril Connolly. I’ve now been living in… Read more
Seeking Solitude Part 1: A trip to Eastbourne, Wellington.
‘Being solitary is being alone well: being alone luxuriously, immersed in doings of your own choice, aware of the fullness of your won presence… Read more
Waterfront Wanderings
‘The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.’ – Isak Dinesen. Wellington waterfront is my favourite place to go in… Read more
A Glimmer of Hope
‘Hope is being able to see that there is light, despite all of the darkness.’ – Desmond Tutu. One of the things I was… Read more