Normally at this time of year I look back at small pleasures of the year, but somehow it doesn’t seem … More
Tag: Napier
Time for a short holiday
If you read last Thursday’s post, you will have seen that we recently took a short trip up to Napier … More
Winter wine tasting in Hawke’s Bay
At this time of year, when the cold weather sets in, it is important to have a few little treats lined up. With our planned three-week trip to Canada obviously cancelled, we decided to head up north to Napier in the Hawke’s Bay region for a few days winter break
This week’s small pleasures #164
Today’s small pleasures comes to you from Hawke’s Bay, where I am on a work trip. The sun has been … More
Journeys and Destinations 2017
Hi everyone and hope you all had a fantastic Christmas. Our Christmas Eve was full of cheer and food, our … More
6 things to do in Napier
We’ve been to Napier three times for weekend breaks, and have enjoyed it every time. It’s a great place to … More
This week’s small pleasures #72
A week that began with the Labour Day holiday on Monday, and ended with a weekend in Napier, is no bad week.
Wine tasting in Hawke’s Bay
I guess most people outside of New Zealand think of Marlborough sauvignon blanc when they think of New Zealand wines. … More
Mornings
I am a morning person. It is when I am my best and most productive. Afternoons are the worst, and … More
Good food, good wine and a weekend in Napier
It’s been ages since we last took a weekend trip away, so it was lovely to escape the awful weather … More