Darby & Joan

Both the offspring are currently in Japan, so we are 'empty-nesters' for the duration. Murray, however, has the flu and I have a sore throat so we are far from being able to take advantage of the situation (in spite of the early night which is looming...)

And since there is no news of note, we'll make do with a couple of photos taken in glorious winter weather in Turangi a week ago:

The weather was beautiful, but cold. Snow had fallen overnight on the Desert Road, and this is what we saw as we drove home (looks bleak, but it was beautiful).

We stopped for a cup of coffee at the top of the Mangawekas, and this is what we saw there. Isn't he gorgeous...!!!

And finally, one from the family album - Tamsin, Gayle and Nui setting out for a walk in mid-July.


(I am hoping this is not going to be duplicated - I just created my blog, only to lose the lot... so here we go again. Fingers xxx'd this time - and apologies if you have to read this twice!!!)