10 April 2017 I’m up at 5:00 in the morning, my body clock has kicked in and its telling me its 6:00 (Brisbane time) Monday morning and time to go… [Continue Reading]
Author: Janet
Its all about food, wine and travel for me.
Getting to know Asakusa
9 April 2017 Our tour with Inside Japan does not start until 7:00 tonight when we meet our group and go for dinner. Until then we are free for a… [Continue Reading]
Japan – A Day of Firsts
8 April 2017 QF 61 Brisbane to Narita, departure time 10:55, just 8 short hours later we are in Japan. JAPAN! Our morning and flight is uneventful, the way all… [Continue Reading]
The Wellington Cablecar
4 January 2017 As I write this on the flight back to Brisbane I think that there are definite similarities between Melbourne and Wellington. Weather wise at least. Melbourne is… [Continue Reading]
A Wet Day in Wellington
3 January 2017 We have a good sleep in and then head to Pandora Bakery for breakfast. H is not impressed with his porridge (which seems to be missing all… [Continue Reading]
Wellington
2 January 2017 When I wake up at 6:30 the wind has dropped but it’s still overcast, by 7:00 the clouds have cleared, by 7:30 its cloudy again. Today we… [Continue Reading]
It’s a Grey and Windy Welcome to the New Year
Sunday 1 January 2017 We wake to a cold, grey, rainy, windy day and it stays that way all day. The sky and sea are so grey we can’t tell… [Continue Reading]
Peikakariki Station Museum and Steam Incorporated Workshops
Saturday 31 December 2016 Paekakariki Station Museum, located in the old buildings of the actual train station, tells stories of Maori, settlers and villagers, US marines and railways. The museum… [Continue Reading]
Bleach Bliss on the Kapiti Coast
Friday 30 December 2016 Our studio on the beach with the full wall of windows has no blinds or curtains, thank goodness we have pack a pair of eye masks… [Continue Reading]
A Harrowing Drive to the Kapiti Coast
Thursday 29 December 2016 After breakfast we pack the car and say adieu to Martinborough. We have a 1¾ hour drive the Kaipiti Coast on the West Coast just above… [Continue Reading]