This week has been a little surreal to be honest, being the penultimate week until Christmas. The sunshine has finally stayed with us, I think El Nino spring has finally ended and we have some warm sunshine. I couldn’t feel further from Christmassy if I tried! I am not sure I will ever get used to these upside down seasons! Continue reading “Sunny Christmas? We’re all set!”
Tag: Cycling
House DIY project no. 1 complete!
It’s been rather a quiet week this week. My job started its regular hours which has taken some getting used to. For all these years I have been an early riser, sport then work. Now that I start at 7am and finish at 2pm, things have to spin around! Continue reading “House DIY project no. 1 complete!”
Sport, sunshine and memories; new and old
Its been a lovely weeks weather here in Southland, the kind of weather that you can’t help but be cheerful at, that makes you glad you’re alive, and makes me thankful that I live in such a beautiful country. Continue reading “Sport, sunshine and memories; new and old”
Brick ride, and local research: more sight seeing by bike!
I have done well, after that first awful crash and burn of week one. I have been busy busy busy with sorting, searching, working or training. Today was the first day I was left sat at home alone. I was dreading it. Continue reading “Brick ride, and local research: more sight seeing by bike!”
Sunday Ride, NZ style
When I set off this morning for my ride (bearing in mind I already think that miles here are longer!) I thought I had enough time to cycle to Bluff and back before orienteering. Nope! What I did not factor in is the strength of the winds here in New Zealand.