Family Reunion

Family Reunion 1984

It’s hard to believe that it’s 40 years since the last one. But here we are in New Zealand, reliving the moment with a new generation joining the family reunion.

We have traveled to New Zealand for the occasion.… Read the rest

The Hole In The Rock

The Hole In The Rock

The Hole in the Rock, otherwise known as Motukokako or Piercy Island, is New Zealand’s Bay of Islands poster child. Our family take an Island Getaway half day tour to the hole in the rock in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand.… Read the rest

Winter in Dubai

Winter in Dubai

Winter in Dubai is that wonderful season. Where the weather is cool enough for walking, swimming and sitting outside. The boats are out and the beaches are busy. Where an evening aperitif in the garden is not only possible but enjoyable and the night might even be cool enough to consider a mulled wine.… Read the rest

Carmen Pavilion

The Carmen Pavilion

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including the Sant Carmen Pavilion, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Pau Operating Theatre

Sant Pau Operating Theatre

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including the Sant Pau Operating Theatre, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Rafael Pavilion

Sant Rafael Pavilion

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including the Sant Rafael Pavilion, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Pau Gardens

Sant Pau Gardens

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including the Sant Pau Gardens, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Salvador Pavilion

Sant Savlador Pavilion

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Pau Tunnels

Sant Pau Tunnels

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including its tunnels, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Pau Hypostyle Hall

Sant Pau – Hypostyle Hall

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including its Hypostyle Hall, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest