I’m pleased to say a slice of summer returned to us this week, meaning my 5 minutes out in the park could continue, Mark’s summer series orienteering is in the dry and we could get the new mountain bikes out! It’s a novelty to go out and do something sporting together, as we usually are way to different in fitness or ability, or competitiveness!
Continue reading “Mountain bike trail riding and a surprise trophy!”
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!”
Christmas number 2 in New Zealand, and Christmas no 2 without Mum. The latter never gets any easier.
On the run up to Christmas Day it was really hot and sunny. Invercargill has been looking amazing lately,Queens Park ALWAYS looks amazing. Continue reading “Christmas beach BBQ: summer is here!”
This is my third week of consciously getting my balance back. I have successfully managed to do everything that I intended to do this week, and am feeling pretty happy. I even voted in the general election, my first time in New Zealand. Continue reading “Walking, biking and orienteering week!”
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”
