I’ve just harvested another batch of produce from my new vegetable garden and it tasted awesome, even with my limited cooking skills. Actually, this wondrous bounty was only a few leaves trimmed from some bok choy plants and much of the credit for preparing and putting things in the ground must go … [Read more...] about The Many Joys of Veggie Gardening
Later Day, Twilight and Moonlit Walks
I understand it may be a little unusual, but I love walking in the late afternoon, evening and, when possible, night. It might be an introvert thing but the light softens, the world slows and grows a little quieter and you can enjoy some sense of solitude. Being in motion outdoors is good pretty … [Read more...] about Later Day, Twilight and Moonlit Walks
Yatton Park, Waimapu Estuary Walk
Since arriving back in Tauranga, I’ve started to investigate the many parks and walkways here. Walking is not everyone’s thing, I realize, but I like being in motion outdoors exploring new places and a long walk gives me plenty of space for thought. Walking is reasonable exercise but I value it more … [Read more...] about Yatton Park, Waimapu Estuary Walk
NZ’s Central North Island and Auckland
A friend recently visited from Japan and we spent several days exploring the central North Island from a base in Rotorua before flying up to Auckland for another couple of days. It seemed to take huge planning for a fairly short trip – New Zealand has changed so much in the 25 years since I last … [Read more...] about NZ’s Central North Island and Auckland
Beginning Right at the Beginning…
It has been difficult to choose a topic for this first post. I had intended to write a little about Oku no Hosomichi, which is, as you may know, a travelogue by poet Matsuo Basho. Even if you’re less familiar with classical Japanese literature, you will probably understand why from its English … [Read more...] about Beginning Right at the Beginning…
