As we pulled up at the gate in Bridge Pa we were greeted with a sign saying “beware of the dog”…. we looked at eachother and agreed that if we didn’t like it here we would leave after a week. No problem.  We drove in and then we were met by the 2 ferocious doggies…

I could talk for ages about the fab week at Horse of the Year show but here are a few highlights (in no particular order 😜): We discovered there was no need to invite Nicky and Hamish to the bar at the end of the day, they were already there all afternoon 🤣.  What a…

So I galloped a racehorse this morning, a proper mud in your face, will I ever stop gallop around the track.  It was terrifying and exhilarating at the same time.  Squeak was a little keen, we were following Sue on Miley, “just try to stay about 5 lengths behind me” said Sue and off we…

Hoi iedereen dit is Rose, ik ga iets vertellen over wat er gebeurd bij ons in NZ.                Thijs en ik zitten te wachten tot Heit terug komt met ons trailertent⛺️ en tot hij niet terug komt zijn Thijs en ik Mem goed aan het helpen 👍🏻 ❤️. En…

The caravan is history. Sold at a massive loss and we are moving on.  It lasted us 4 months and together we had some amazing adventures and saw some beautiful places, but it was just not meant to be.  So it’s gone.  Full stop, new chapter. We are currently homeless but luckily still using the…

As my mum reminded me of my prizewinning story at primary school and being pushed by my demanding wifey and another few persons it might be about my time to write a little something. It won’t be as long as Kelly’s blogs as a man usually needs some less words than a woman🤣 (I do…

The washing is in the line, within 30 mins it will be dry.  It was 30 degrees today, hot hot hot!  This morning there was a thick fog over the hills when we fed the horses, which hadn’t lifted much an hour later when we rode the first 2 horses out to the track.  By…

TJ sent me a link the other day to a short film about having no regrets.  It may seem like our trip is all rosy, and it is for the most of the time, we are having a fantastic experience.  The kids are having the time of their life, they are getting on well with…

After more than a month in the Waikato region we are now moving further South in the North Island.  House sitting in Tuakau was really nice, we soon felt at home in Kerry and Vern’s lovely house.  We spent 10 days there, looking after the animals and exploring the area.  The kids loved the swimming…

I wanna remember this…..I think I say that to myself ten times per day.  The kids studiously doing their school work, or playing so nicely together, or just giving me random cuddles and kisses.  Or the amazing places we see, or like tonight….sitting on the terrace with the sun going down.  Me with my wine,…