A summer series #3 -Lunch at Auckland’s revamped Fish Market

On route to the airport with our son James and his fiancé Jess who were returning to Sydney, we stopped in at the newly revamped fish market at Wynyard Quarter for a quick bite. Its recent make-over and food was impressive. The original Auckland Fish Market started by Albert Sanford in the 1890’s was at […]

A summer series #2 – Enjoy a frivolous day at the races

We went to the races on New Year’s Day at the Auckland Racing Club in Ellerslie. A friend had two horses running which always adds a special interest. Both had a bad draw so their starting positions were not ideal. However, they ran good races coming fourth and fifth. But for many of us, it’s […]

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 […]