More sensation than memory... Waking in the creeping heat of another island day, the lazy fans whirring above, the crisp white sheets tangled below. The perfection of chia, coconut, mango. Bula, bula! – and the sing-song announcements after the drum – haaapppy hour, haaapppy hour! The books on the beach. The early morning runs to the top … Continue reading Malolo, again
We've just had the loveliest day for Mother's Day! We got so lucky with the weather – we've been enjoying a string of the most beautiful days, blue skies and no clouds and so cold! – but I’d so much rather that than rain – and we were able to do exactly what I had been hoping … Continue reading Mother’s Day 2024
2023 was a year that answered. Overall, it was such a fulfilling, fun and busy time – but invigoratingly busy. Energising busy! It’s been so nice to look back at the highlights, but the vibe underpinning all of these has just been so very good as well, so that even the days and weeks in … Continue reading 2023 favourites
We spent a few days in the Bay of Islands in March to celebrate a big birthday for Hayden! (He turned 40. This isn't a secret, I don't know why I'm being circumspect!). We actually booked this trip last year – we were up in the Bay of Islands in November for me to run the … Continue reading A big birthday in the Bay of Islands
Welcome to our new favourite island! Last October, we spent a week at Malolo Island Resort, in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji. It was our first trip out of New Zealand since 2019 – which is unbelievable, looking back on it! We were very ready to leave New Zealand and Fiji was the perfect place to … Continue reading A week at Malolo Island Resort, Fiji
The Judd Crew 