Tag: Art Creative Expression
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Magical Moments.
©John W. Page 2026. In between housesits, we stayed at a beach bach at Foxton Beach. Located next to a reserve with walking trails through the dunes or the pine forest to the beach. The walk through the dunes was magical, filled with hundreds of Bunny Tails (Lagurus ovatus, native to the Mediterranean) catching the…
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Why do we housesit?
John and I see housesitting as a wonderful opportunity in so many ways. Every property is different, all of the animals are different, and we love the variety and diversity of these beautiful homes. This gives us a sense of purpose, we provide a service and receive so much satisfaction. It is a privilege to…
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Happy New Year 2026.
May good health and happiness bless every day of this year for you. ©John W. Page 2025-26. Morning coffee at Cafe Moomaa, near Marton, I have time to catch up with my writing and messages. Life has been busy for everyone this time of year. We keep it simple but still feel the speed of…
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Doodling Frees The Mind.
John’s drawing is from a recent photo taken during a stay at Reefton, the swing bridge across the Inangahua River. ©John W. Page 2025.
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Not So Daily Doodles!
Settling in to our new housesit – a very special property in the Rangitikei region, for six weeks. I have found that it takes about three days to feel settled and get a sense of the routine the animals are familiar with. We have two beautiful dogs, a kune kune pig and a few hens…
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On the Road Again. Where to from here?
Created from a photo taken at Steptoe’s Coffee Emporium, Reefton. ©John W. Page 2025.
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On the Road Again – Reefton.
On a break between housesits, we have been exploring Reefton. It has been 6 years since we last stayed here and the town is flourishing. Lots of new businesses, cafe’s, galleries and great walking trails. We even got to see the local Christmas Parade! Favourite hangouts – The Tea Rooms & Steptoe’s Coffee Emporium.
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