As some of you already know, Dom and I have recently relocated to New Zealand for awhile. We are currently living in Auckland. This is the first time I live in a first world country in almost 8 years! The change has been drastic. We took the decision to move to New Zealand while we […]
Auckland
Summer is Coming
Finally summer is coming to New Zealand. This beautiful Pohutakawa tree is blossoming just outside our living room window. Its stunning red flowers are filling our eyes with shine and our hearts with joy. This majestic crimson tree is not just a sign of the upcoming summer. It is in fact the iconic Kiwi Christmas […]
The Biiter Pill
Our flatmate Karl and his band, THE BIITER PILL, performed at the Big House Burlesque Party. This is a short video of their performance. Chris Heazlewood – Guitar/Singer, Sean O Reilly – Guitar, Jeremy Drapper – Drums, Karl Harris – Bass Well done guys, YOU ROCKED!!!
The Big House Burlesque Fundraising Party
The Big House is very well known in Auckland, amongst other things, for its big parties and gigs especially organized for Charities. Everyone loves an occasion for partying in style and the flatmates of the Big House have a special talent to find reasons for fundraising towards good causes. Since I have been here there […]
The Big House
All the time Dom and I have been in Auckland we have been living at The Big House in Parnell, Auckland’s oldest suburb since it dates from the earliest days of the European settlement of Auckland in 1841. Located at 42 St Georges Bay Road, off Parnell Road, The Big House was a Catholic boarding […]