It’s been a rough few weeks in the Ryding household. We were both ill over the Easter weekend with food poisoning, no easter eggs for us. Then only 4 days later, I contracted a stomach / bowel virus of some kind that at first masqueraded itself as gall stones. Long story short, several days in bed, two trips to A&E, two emergency blood tests, one ECG and an emergency ultrasound scan later, it has been discovered that it is in fact not gall stones as was first feared. Thank goodness for that. Continue reading “Smash-fest and seaside relaxation”
Month: April 2014
Anzac day. Lest we Forget: We will Remember Them
I have never had the opportunity to attend a service at the Cenotaph before, today was my first. I attended the Dawn Parade at Invercargill Cenotaph, and was absolutely bowled over with the hundreds and hundreds of people who were also there, gathering from 6:45am in the pouring rain.
The Army were in attendance, along with many other services and servicemen, current and past. Cannon and gun salutes, the National anthems of both Australia and New Zealand were also sung, along with two very poignant hymns: ‘Abide with Me’ and ‘O God our help in ages past’. Continue reading “Anzac day. Lest we Forget: We will Remember Them”
Autumn is here
Autumn is such a beautiful time of year, the leaves changing colour, new flowers in bloom, New Zealand foliage never seems to rest.
We went for a stroll on Sandy point a few days ago, it seemed strange to be standing on the shore of the Oreti river rather than rowing down it! Continue reading “Autumn is here”
New Zealand: summary of our 1st year
It’s been exactly a year today since I landed in this fair isle. And what a roller coaster it’s been.
Here are our highlights and lowlights, and our first year in summary. Continue reading “New Zealand: summary of our 1st year”
A wedding and more sunshine in Southland
It’s been a busy few weeks, and almost holiday time, thank goodness! We have had ANOTHER UK friend whizz by, lots of sunshine (clearly summer has moved a few months!) Continue reading “A wedding and more sunshine in Southland”