Autumn is here in NZ but it’s a bit of a welcome Indian Summer, with temps in the 20s and not much rain. The old bike is still doing good work although I’m having to do it solo these days. (more…)

The Christchurch earthquake has given us all pause for thought here in New Zealand and although it was 800 odd miles away from where we live, New Zealand is such a small country that we all feel the loss.  Here’s another small disaster when a 4WD drove off the edge of the road in Mangonui as we were having dinner in the Waterfront Restaurant. (more…)