A summer series # 1 -Explore the seaside village of Devonport
By chance I ended up in Devonport the other day. We had lunch at a lovely café, Corelli’s seated outside enjoying a very tasty warm chicken salad and soaking up the ambience of Devonport’s main avenue, Victoria Road. It’s been a while since I was last in Devonport, but this short interlude reminded me why […]
5 of Auckland’s best Farmers’ Markets
I’m not travelling at the moment for a very good reason. That’s because I became a granny two weeks ago and I might add, a very young one! I was happily grounded leading up to the birth of Baby B, our first grandchild. And now he is here, I just can’t get enough of him […]
Climb Rangitoto Island and enjoy the stunning views over the harbour and back to the city
Although I’ve walked to the summit of Rangitoto Island many times the view makes the hike hugely rewarding with the incredible 360 degree vistas of the harbour and islands. The short ferry ride, just 25 minutes from downtown Auckland is a sight to behold. On a beautiful Auckland summers day it seems every sail boat, […]