RIGHT UP THE FAMILY VALLEY
It’s the age-old question; what do you do with the kids in the school holidays or even for a weekend away? Continue reading RIGHT UP THE FAMILY VALLEY
Category: Touristy Bits
Out and About with the Wenches on Adventures.
FROM BALD KNOB TO WHISKEY DICK FLAT AND A PIDDLE IN BETWEEN
By Sandy Myhre It started as a Facebook thread when someone asked if anyone knew any silly place names. In came a flood of ‘em from the stupid, the downright vulgar, the idiotic and the totally unpronounceable, to the somewhat amusing and at times hilarious place names from around the world. It could be wondered what grey-suited bureaucrat at an obscure council office gave permission … Continue reading FROM BALD KNOB TO WHISKEY DICK FLAT AND A PIDDLE IN BETWEEN
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Far North NZ has grand plans
Under the new coalition government and from what’s termed the Provincial Growth Fund the region is about to benefit from millions of dollars of infrastructure investment. Continue reading Far North NZ has grand plans
NATIONAL DAY NEW ZEALAND STYLE
It was clear that Waitangi Day would be different in 2018. Continue reading NATIONAL DAY NEW ZEALAND STYLE
A TOUCH OF GREEN DURING A VISIT TO NEW ZEALAND BY THE PRESIDENT OF IRELAND
by Sandy Myhre The first door opened to welcome the President of Ireland, Michael Higgins, during a visit to New Zealand in late October, was that of the Governor General of New Zealand, Dame Patsy Reddy in Wellington. (Photo Marty Melville) She signalled a sartorial salutation to Mr Higgins by wearing a Kelly-green suit and matching pillbox hat. The former lawyer and businesswoman was appointed … Continue reading A TOUCH OF GREEN DURING A VISIT TO NEW ZEALAND BY THE PRESIDENT OF IRELAND
DRINKING WITH DETECTIVES
Oxford means different things to different people, but for TV tragics it’s a chance to follow in the footsteps of two much-loved fictional detectives: Morse and Lewis. Continue reading DRINKING WITH DETECTIVES
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ABUNDANTLY CLEAR IN SHANGHAI
On the flight from Paris (CDG) to Shanghai (Pu Dong) on China Eastern Airlines, one thing was abundantly clear. There were very few Europeans on board. I could see about 10 on the A330-200 that has a capacity of 220 or thereabouts. So Paris was a good introduction to Shanghai. Approaching Pu Dong Airport in the early hours of the morning it was also abundantly … Continue reading ABUNDANTLY CLEAR IN SHANGHAI
MOTHER NATURE AND A GRAND SPORT
Maggie Barry meanders around Scotland with a Grand Sport Continue reading MOTHER NATURE AND A GRAND SPORT
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The ABC of Car Museums
Liz Swanton finds delight in motoring history Continue reading The ABC of Car Museums
The Grand Old Duke
The Duke of Marlborough tavern in Russell, New Zealand. Continue reading The Grand Old Duke
