It will never cease to amaze me how quickly the weather changes here. Considering what it's been like for the last two days, today is like it has never happened . The sun is out, the UV index is sitting at a lovely 13, which is classed as “extreme” and the wind is blowing a treat as in not enough to blow your head off but certainly enough to cool you down. Huzzah. Due to the two days of rain and the fact that I'm heading back to Auckland next week, and the weather there has b

As the heading for the blog suggests we've had more rain, it hasn't relented at all and the wind gusts are still blowing at around 40mph which is a bit savage. I did contemplate a ride on the bus, but decided against it when I got drenched on the very short walk to the restaurant. A day curled up under a blanket with a book was by far the better option.  I had to have a blanket because the aircon was on and I couldn't be bothered to turn it off and besides a cwtchy blankie ro

During the night a fierce storm blew in. The winds have been gusting at 50mph all day, so after my bucket of coffee I returned to my room, locked the door and drew the curtains. Only opening them when the lovely Susy came to bring me more coffee, milk and a clean flannel. She wanted to do the room but I don't want to be around people today. The struggle is real I did consider going out for a ride on the bus, just to get out but Islanders have been advised to stay in doors and