A month of change, travel, and some much-needed sunshine. I feel like we didn't really take any time to breathe in March; we have been doing a lot – although we did get away for a lovely little break in the first half of the month, of course! Without further ado, five standout things from last … Continue reading Five things in March
Tag: travel
A big birthday in the Bay of Islands
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
Five things in February
February has felt loooong this year – quite an achievement for the shortest month. Looking back, I couldn't believe it was the beginning of February that we went away to Cambridge; that felt much longer ago! We had some crazy crazy weather down here this month. Thankfully we are okay, and our families are all okay, … Continue reading Five things in February
A week at Malolo Island Resort, Fiji
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
Five Things in September AND Five Things in October
Welcome to the omnibus edition of Five Things! I didn't mean not to publish September back when it was actually relevant. I got some terrible news at the beginning of October and have found myself all but incapable of writing since, especially about silly little things such as movies and podcasts and skincare products. Sometimes … Continue reading Five Things in September AND Five Things in October





