Ramadan in Jordan had its challenges when visiting
As we arrived in Jordan’s capital Amman I didn’t really know what to expect. I had visions of Petra and the Dead Sea, but I hadn’t seen any images of Amman. But, what I hadn’t factored in, that was even more important as it was Ramadan in Jordan! Keen to get going and explore the […]
Arrowtown eateries worthy of a visit
I’ve recently had a wonderful few days in Arrowtown where our daughter Kate got married to Matt in the tussock over-looking Lake Wakatipu at Jack’s Point. As we unwound after 48 hours of celebrations, we managed to have two delicious meals in local Arrowtown eateries. One of them at @Smithy’s Smoke House at Millbrook Resort in the […]
A summer series #4 – Tantalus Estate and wineries on Waiheke Island
We are lucky to have Waiheke Island so accessible to Auckland. Fullers ferries operate a seamless door to door service from downtown Auckland to Matiatia Wharf on Waiheke, every half hour over the summer months. The Sky Tower began to shrink as we sailed away from the city. I could feel myself relax as I […]