Month: July 2023

Kia ora, It is the deepest winter here, how funny! Temperatures may drop to below zero at night but they rise quickly to very comfortable plus degrees. Our heaviest winter clothes generally have no use in these conditions. We have learned the art of layering (do not forget that merino layer). Even the local meteorological…

Kia ora, it is mid-winter here. The light is currently dimmed by a thick grey fog. What a sight! We bought an extra heater to the bedroom. These kiwi homes are incredibly cold! I have been wondering about hierarchy and professional self-esteem. I come from a work culture where hierarchy is almost a word from…