Curio bay: Catlins forest park

I was lucky enough to be whisked away by Mark, as a wedding anniversary present, and a welcome home (again!) present On Friday. I had previously driven through the Catlins on my way back […]

Far away from home?

This daily post was made for me! ‘Tell us about the farthest you’ve ever traveled from home.’ Easy – New Zealand! I have often wondered if it is actually as far away from the UK […]

There is only one life, so LIVE IT!

We started this blog originally to document our journey as we planned and prepared to emigrate. Our longer term plan is to also add useful links, sites, and information so that other people who are […]

Midwinter Christmas Celebrations

The title itself doesn’t sound too unusual, but if I added the date: Sunday 30 June, then it starts to sound a bit more unusual!

Facebook: friend or foe?

Weekly writing challenge: Facebook, to poke or to puke? When we are talking about traditions, norm’s and the way we ‘used to do things’ we usually refer to our parents, out parents’ parents and so […]