I am here. Arrived safely, had a whirlwind of a day yesterday and now we are on Day Two already.
Wellington, New Zealand. The home of the gusty wind.
So there was no ferry ride out to the island after I got off the plane, the weather was inclement and the sea, choppy. (and I am a terrible sailor at the best of times). Instead we had a nice afternoon IN. The champagne was lovely and cold, with fresh fruit for the Sangria and delicious local cheeses.
I have always said that Wellington is beautiful – when it IS beautiful. I walked down to the supermarket this morning to buy milk and was almost blown right over. Old ladies were walking at a slant, forcing their walking sticks to the ground and holding onto lamp-posts for a rest, their shopping bags flying out at right angles.
The chickens in the back yard are a happy bunch. Urban chicks – love it.
We have five days before the wedding of Senior Son and his beautiful bride. So we will be in the city a few days yet. There is a lot of cooking and food preparation to be done. And meals and meetings in between. Such Fun. I love feeding people. 
It seems that dirty windows run in the family.
Good morning. I am going to set these travel posts so that they publish at the normal time. That is: the Early American morning. Which means that they will go out around midnight from here. And you will still get your post around the same time as you usually do. Otherwise how can I say Good Morning.
I hope you have a lovely day.
Your friend on the farmy.
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
38 responses to “Gusts!”
I am so happy for you and your family, Celi! It is only 10:30 pm Pacific time, but I’m glad to get your posts any time of the day. Hugs, and best wishes for all!
And now I see I’m not alone after all. I joke sometimes that it’s not that I’m running late, it’s that I’m actually early but running on west coast time. 😉
I’m a night owl so I rarely catch your posts first thing in the morning – I’m often one of the last ones to the comments lounge. How funny to find myself here all alone. So good morning (and good night to you, Celi!). Enjoy the hubbub!
So very happy that you are “home” for a while! Have the best time ever in Windy Wellington! xxx
It’s a little past 12:30 as I write this in SE MN — Good Morning Celi — have a good time with your family!
Was nice to catch a fresh post when I came in from outdoor tasks. Lovely to see you with your family – in the warmth two ways. Have fun.
I just love your blog! Have a wonderful time and Happy Wedding to the lucky couple!
Welcome back to the great wide South, Miss C. Please can we have some of your wind over here? It’s horribly hot and humid. I hope the wedding is marvellous, and you have a splendid time.
You are closer to some of us now! Have fun!!
Put some rocks in your pockets 🙂 Welcome back to the southern hemisphere. Happy to have caught up with you, I am now going to watch cricket all day. Laura
A Sunday afternoon treat to hear from you… while I’m relaxing on a breezy Sydney balcony… a different sort of urban chick… joining you in a glass of sparkling… but not Bubbly… more mundane but pleasant white wine spritzer, and in a little while some good cheese. Enjoy your holiday, time at your other home and with family:)
Welcome to New Zealand! Here in Auckland the weather has been hot and gorgeous again and I’ve had another swim. Bad luck to fly into the Wellington winds, but I hope they clear soon. I’m SO disappointed that you are going to set your posts to American time. I was looking forward to commenting high up the list for a change and enjoying the feeling of being in the same time zone!
Oh no.. I am sorry,I have found though that as I usually post on a daily basis at the same time – I am experimenting with doing it this way. Many people miss the post when it comes in at a different time, we will see.. anyway, I am first up this morning (as usual) packed and ready to go to fourth sons house, but first i will tackle these dishes! ..c
Happy to know you arrived safely,,,, in typical mother mode… pointing out the spots on the window! 😉 Happy cooking, playing and champagne!
I see that Sheila is with you in spirit 😉
Don’t work TOO hard. Let the others have some of the feeding people fun! Glad you arrived safely to a happy journey’s end.
love,
ViV
Goes to show how little attention I pay. I had no idea you were going to NZ….nobody tells me anything:)