…six months old

If WordPress’ scheduled posting system works, I’ve now been away from the UK for six months.

Filed under: asia, australia, beard, life, new zealand, six month review

…done with New Zealand, for now

I’ve spent slightly more than two weeks travelling round New Zealand’s south island but now I’m gone. This trip will always stick in my mind because of the Christchurch earthquake, but there are a few other memorable moments too.

Filed under: new zealand, christchurch, highlights, new zealand, south island

…grateful to Geraldine for two reasons

One: for saving my life (The world: ‘Grateful?!’).
Two: for giving me the chance to see the world’s biggest jumper.

Filed under: new zealand, earthquake, geraldine

…shaken but not stirred

I’ve been trying to think for ages of a way to make that saying work for my situation, but it really doesn’t.

Filed under: new zealand, christchurch, disasters, earthquake