It’s been jovial week in the Middle of Middle Earth with much merriment at the market and frolicking at sunset. Breakfasts have rolled into elevenses and lunch, with little space between, and liquid fuel has been a necessity for kick starting the day – as well as a little magic ale for ‘chillaxing’ with at […]
sandcastles
Things I’m Loving: 500 Sandcastles
They appeared overnight on the beach at Lyall Bay. The once flat sand came alive. Over 80 people brought buckets and spades, to work under the night-sky, to leave a surprise. People stopped and stared in awe. Children ran down on to the beach to explore. Castles with moats and turrets… Magical castles with crystals… […]
A break from the southerlies!
Today was glorious. The air was calm, not a cloud in the sky. There was the distinct recollection of summer in the air (though of course we are not that easily fooled!). After many afternoons tucked up at home or at the museum it was with great relief that we could return, momentarily, to fair […]