This week is ben’s first week in New Zealand. He is over to visit for 5 weeks, as a holiday, with a small matter called Challenge Wanaka in the middle.
I am swimming the 3.8km, Ben is cycling the mid section, 112 miles, and Mark is rounding it all off with a marathon. Should be great fun! I’m so glad I get the easy part! Continue reading “Team MARBEL united at last!”
Wow, what a busy week it feels like it’s been! Clearing garden rubbish, work, rowing, and a trip to Auckland and back! Continue reading “‘Auckland in a day’ week”
This weekend we headed to Wanaka, it was planned to be an action packed sporting weekend, starting with the Big Ruby swim (3.8km open water) on Saturday, followed my M&M team entry to Sovereign triathlon Wanaka on Sunday.
The hot weather continues in Southland, so I was able to start my week with a beautiful bike ride and TRX in the garden, resistance work with a view!
Continue reading “Delayed New Year’s celebrations and a rare sight”
This week I have caught and rescued birds (from the clutches of my cats!) found where they hide proper English marmite here, made my first kiwi mince and cheese pie and posted off all my Christmas cards!
And that was before the end of the working week! Continue reading “Saving the wildlife, living the high life!”
