9 It was a rainy misty summer's day and we found ourselves heading out to Kerikeri for the job run. A suggestion for a morning tea down the road turned into a history tour of the Maori settlement at the bottom of the Kerikeri inlet. We learned of its importance as a meeting place for … Continue reading The Stone Store & Waitangi Treaty House – first day back at school

A fair chunk of our time away was destined to be spent in this magical spot. I have come here for breaks away from the city and routine all my life. It is a family heartground, especially since Jude, my Mum, died. Roger and the kids are at very at ease and at home here … Continue reading Te Ngaere Bay, Northland: a home away from home

A NYE's warmup at The Wizard of Oz production at The Capitol with Collins/Mills clan: wonderfully camp in fabulous glittery technicolour. The Don's Sydney apartment floats very near the Harbour Bridge so he, we and friends gathered for a progressive lux dinner of champagne, caviar and scallops and watched the spectacle of the NYE fireworks … Continue reading Sydney – Auckland – Mahia: Fireworks & Friends