Life at No.22, Musings, Poetry, Snapshots of Tauranga

Snapshots of Tauranga #28

We have had abundant clear, sunny autumn days, and it's been perfect walking weather to appreciate the small things in life.

Life at No.22, Musings, Road Trips

Snapshots of Summer – Ohope Beach

Pregnant clouds followed me most days while walking along the beach and further afield, though they didn't deliver until later that day when we were comfortably inside after 9 pm.

Life at No.22, Musings, Poetry

A Basketballer for Life

Today was my first day back playing basketball after the summer break. It was great reconnecting with my teammates, an incredibly supportive group of women who can be competitive, laugh heartily and be themselves.

Housesitting, Life at No.22, Musings, Travel

9 Years Blogging: From Travel to Life Stories

On January 3rd, 2016, I was sitting in a cozy kitchen while Les was upstairs in the office, both of us having scoffed down a pastry with a robust coffee after taking the dogs for a walk. In the warmth, we enjoyed watching the snowfall outside in a French village.

America, Musings, Travel

A Hidden Bookstore Gem in NYC

I happily read Janis's account of her recent road trip and discovering an extraordinary bookshop. It made me think about the bookshops Les, and I had stumbled across while strolling along city streets, especially one where somebody can find the real heart and soul of a city in iconic places that have defined cool since “cool” became a word.