Fiji - underwater

We've now got our photos developed from the underwater camera. Great fun snorkeling and you can just about make out the fish!

Lomani Resort, Fiji - Pure Heaven!

John and I have just returned from a week of complete relaxation at the amazing Lomani Resort, on Malolo Lailai Island in Fiji.

The resort was everything you could have wished for, white sand, blue sea full of amazing fish and hammocks to snooze in under the palm trees.



All the activities were free so we made the most of the snorkeling and kayaking. There was a massive coral reef just off the shore with so many beautiful, different coloured fish to see and feed.

We also had the chance to go diving, taking a boat out to a wonderful dive spot, going down to 14m and swimming around for 40 minutes surrounded by breathtaking sea life.


We also hired bikes to cycle around the Island and played golf on a course overlooking the sea.

With the choice of eating at our resort or walking along the beach to the sister resort for dinner, we ate far too much and have come home feeling completely repleat and refreshed.

Weekend Escape

With the promise of fine weather and apparently one of the best times to sea fish, we headed down to Ohope for the weekend. We spent Saturday on the beach fishing with the surf casting rods.









It was great excitement, especially from Titan (as he thought it was his dinner), when John caught a fish.









With the weather on Sunday being completely glorious, a stunning walk on the beach in the morning which the dogs loved and I even had chance to relax out on the deck in the sun and catch a few rays, we've had a lovely rested weekend.

Death to the Ink Weed!

This weekend we declared war on the Ink weed that had taken over part of the upper paddock. After a couple of months of spraying to get some control on it, we spent this weekend ripping it all out and trying to clear the ground.

The first picture is following the first day of clearing and the second photo shows the end of Sunday.

With the bonfire continually going to burn the weed, by the end of the weekend the whole area is looking so much better, although John and I do feel a tad broken and in need of a hot bath.

Anniversary Treat

As a belated anniversary celebration we headed down to Hamurana Lodge for a night of fine dining and 5* accommodation.



Because it was the start of their season, we had the Lodge to ourselves and amazing service.



Although it was only for 1 night, we feel like we've been away for the whole weekend, being completely spoilt, wonderful.

Let the Devastation Continue.......

After 4 hours in the garden today, John and I have cleared another area of ground. Still some more burning and chopping down to do but it's getting there. The plan eventually is for this area to become more paddock for the sheep and less garden for us to maintain.

Happy 4th Anniversary

To my Wonderful Husband,

Thank you for the most amazing 4 years of marriage, my best friend and soul mate.

I love my bouquet of flowers, completely spoilt. Looking forward to this weekend when we can really celebrate.

Your loving Wife, Kate xxxxx