Kia Ora and Farewell New Zealand

It has been a privilege to be a visitor in this beautiful country, and to have met so many wonderful ‘Kiwis’ or New Zealanders.  You might be slightly behind Australia and some other western countries with regard to policy, for example Dementia is not yet a public health priority, but throughout my time here, it sounds…

Backbacks, hotels and other rants!

We visited an art gallery in Wellington the other day, and had to leave our backpack at the desk. This is usual, but this time, the delightful young woman and I had a minor rant about backpacks, after she mentioned why. It is because most people wearing backpacks give absolutely no consideration  to those behind…

‘I love you’

The following was sent to me some time ago via email from a wonderful friend who lives in Queensland (Thank you VG xox), and as my day has fallen to pieces with regards to finding the time to write something original, and I believe in and love the sentiments, I wanted to share it with…