November 2019
November 30, 2019
With the weather warming up we started to get out and about.
Spring 2019
October 13, 2019
Although there have been only a few really nice days so far this spring, we made the most of them and got out and about with family and friends who visited over the school holidays.
Winter Wanderings
September 8, 2019
Weather-wise this winter has not been ideal for getting out and about, but we made the most of it.
Fun Family Times (June & July)
July 30, 2019
We have had a number of fun family events over the past couple of months. Here are a few highlights.
Magic May
May 15, 2019
We made the most of the fickle weather that arrived in May.
April Antics
April 26, 2019
Here is a summary of what we got up to during April.
February Fun
March 10, 2019
We said goodbye to the new neighbours at the Belmont apartment. They had made us feel very welcome in the short time we were there.
Christmas & New Year with Family & Friends
January 10, 2019
This is a snapshot of how we spent the summer holidays this year.
End of a Year. End of an Era.
December 19, 2018
What an amazing year.
Where was the Koru Lounge
November 23, 2018
So this is what recovering from a brain injury is like. Looking from the outside it’s sitting in the sun with a coffee, a good book and an amazing vista from the cliff top over to Rangitoto Island.
Last Little European Sojourn.
August 22, 2018
We were invited by a lovely Dutch couple, who had been following us on our blog, to spend a few days in Utrecth in the Netherlands with them. This time in Utrecth was one of those connections you couldn’t plan.
Paris
August 19, 2018
Paris: What an interesting place. The first thing we noticed after the solitude of the Camino were the people. More precisely tourists, into which category we fitted.
Barcelona and Madrid
August 14, 2018
We flew from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona for four days after completing the Camino. This was a great time to rest after the previous three weeks in Portugal and Spain.
Last few days on the Camino
August 3, 2018
We thoroughly enjoyed the last few days coming into Santiago de Compostela.
Northern Portugal
July 30, 2018
We left Porto after a fabulous three days and headed northward towards Spain stopping in Esposende (65km) and tben Caminha (55km) and finally Valença (45km). Link to video clip at bottom of this post (5.06 minutes) or here if you can’t wait.
Our Three Days in Porto
July 24, 2018
We left the very pleasant accommodation in Espinho called the ”why Not Guest House” heading to Porto, where we had planned to stay two nights. We made a slight change and decided to bike along the coast road. This gave us not only an extra day in Porto but a spectacular ride as well.
Portugal 3
July 21, 2018
We have arrived in the town of Espinho. This is a beach resort town. Click the link to see our progress up the coast towards Porto.
Portugal 2
July 18, 2018
We are continuing on our journey through the amazing landscape of Portugal.
Portugal 1
July 17, 2018
We arrived in Lisbon and are making our way up towards Porto
Llangollen
July 8, 2018
What a way to finish off our time in England
Pradoe 11
June 28, 2018
The last month at Pradoe seems to have flown by. Check out our photo blog to see what has occupied our time.
Danube Bike and Boat
June 8, 2018
We spent a fantastic week cycling and boating between Passau in Germany to Budapest in Hungry on the MS Primadonna.
Pradoe 10
May 20, 2018
Time is flying by, we have been at Pradoe for over two months now. Summer is now fully arrived and we are enjoying it
London
May 5, 2018
We took the opportunity to go down to London for a few days just because we could. We hope you enjoy our latest photoblog.
Pradoe 9
April 26, 2018
Settling into a routine for activities that keep us happy and busy.
Pradoe 8
April 22, 2018
We are slowly moving into spring with the start of some fine weather. This brings the challenge of cutting the lawns around the farm.
Pradoe 7
April 12, 2018
It has been a week at home gardening and painting the bathroom with a break to the RAF national museum at Cosford. (click on the image to open post and enlarge)
Pradoe 6
March 29, 2018
Finished the week with a few tasks at Pradoe then headed to the Peaks District for a long weekend. We were well looked after by Chris and Irene Shimwell. (they are the parents of my nephew James & his wife) (click on the image to open post and enlarge)
Pradoe 5
March 23, 2018
We are getting into the swing of life here at Pradoe. Here is the next set of images giving you an insight as to what we have been up to. (click on the images to enlarge)
Pradoe 4
March 17, 2018
Thought it might be of interest to show you some winter photos of the Pradoe grounds (click on photos to enlarge)
Pradoe 3
March 14, 2018
These past few days apart from working on the estate, we have visited Chirk Castle, Llangollen Canal, Ironbridge & the village of Much Wenlock. (click on photos to enlarge)
Pradoe 2
March 10, 2018
We finished off the churchyard before celebrating my birthday with a very nice massaman curry
Pradoe
March 8, 2018
Pradoe is an old English manor owned by Andrew and Rachael Kenyon. They open their home to Kiwi’s on a regular basis
Tapapakanga Regional Park
January 29, 2018
This is the third year Philip & Andree, Richard & Sharon and Ann & Graeme have spent Auckland Anniversary weekend staying in Regional Park houses enjoying walks during the day and games in the evenings The Bach at Tapapakanga Regional Park is a 3 bedroom farmhouse that overlooks the park – (click heading … More Tapapakanga Regional Park
Betty Catherine Smith
January 11, 2018
19th December 1926 – 1st January 2018
Christmas 2017
January 1, 2018
The whole family gathered in Palmerston North to celebrate Christmas.
