The road trip…avoiding diversions onto the highway to hell.
“The concept of time, as it’s commonly understood by normal people with normal jobs and normal goddamn lives, doesn’t exist on the road. The nights spread…
Called back to the Camino…
Last month I was invited to speak on Radio New Zealand’s series, Our Own Odysseys. Friends and followers would have laughed out loud at the title…
Brick Bay where wine and sculpture unite …
Given the huge success of my blog Gibbs Farm – take a walk on the wild side I find it really strange that I have neglected…
Wintergardens – slice of summer in winter
What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome. Are not…
Hidden gem in Auckland’s Learning Quarter…
The University Creative Processes paper first assignment is a ‘Me’ box; an original creative work, which allows the tutor to get to know their student. For…
Finding film noir and the hard-boiled detective in Helensville’s, The Grand Hotel…
The sun was melting the early morning frost on the grass verge as I walked towards The Grand Hotel, the setting for the Focus Photography group…
Newcastle, NSW…stirred not shaken
I recently read the original Bond tagline was “stirred not shaken”; a statement, which launches lengthy discussion on how the reversing of these two words dilutes…
Boogie Woogie Beach House…hanging out with music legends.
The main purpose of our road trip up the Central NSW coast was to visit the Doessels who together with close friends the Craig family have…
Easter… memories of a primordial harbour
Easter like Christmas is one of those fixed point religious occasions, which mark our lives. For me like many others Easter is also synonymous with family…
Little Shoal Bay aka Ugly Boat Bay
North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand While I don’t want to offend any of the current owners of boats moored in Little Shoal Bay, back in the…
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