Welcome in. As I sit here its 1 degree Centigrade ( about 34 F I think) outside with a good frost on the ground. I am about to have a cup of coffee and then hit the pavement for my morning walk. I think I am building a good habit there!
Last Thursday I went into the city, picked up a friend and then went around the other side of the harbour, to Eastbourne, and had for lunch, chips, Bluff oysters and coffee. I had never had oysters before and these are a delicacy from the bottom of our South Island. Okay I now get why they are! We sat beside the sea to eat them. The harbour was like a mill pond. We could see Wellington across the other side and through the harbour mouth the alps of the South Island covered in snow. When I got home I thought what a perfect blissful day! Simple but the best.
What I read last week:
Enjoyed both. Two Steps Onwards takes up where Two Steps Forward left off really, three years later. It is written by a husband and wife team. Most likely these books aren’t for everyone, but if you enjoy walking as in the Camino and people making walking journey’s and inner journey’s then you’ll like them. I do, well I am not going to do such walking, I don’t mind if others do! But I like the inner journey.
What I am reading now:
Hope to finish this one today or maybe tomorrow morning. Heard about it on a podcast, not sure which book one now! It’s more about friendship and tension rather than books but a good enough read. From the library.
Up next:
Another from the library. There are two Jennifer Ryan author’s. This one is the English one! I like her WW2 books. I have listened to the other two, so first time reading in print.

Last Week’s Posts

Ooh! Oysters!!
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Good for you Kathryn, I walk everyday too and it is a very good habit. Sounds like you did have the perfect friend lunch. Here’s to many more!
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Debbie it was your photos on IG that really inspired me to walk in the mornings.
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Your trip sounds lovely! I think any kind of seafood is best eaten on the beach but especially oysters! The Jennifer Ryan is high up on my TBR so I’m looking forward to your thoughts. I enjoyed her Ladies’ Choir book but didn’t read the next one. Your crisp weather looks nice but I’m not sure I want it to be that cold! I wouldn’t mind less humidity though. It’s been cooler here because of all the rain but the humidity is so high when we turned off the upstairs air condition all the mirrors and windows fogged up. The air is just so crazy thick. Have a great week and enjoy your books!
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I am so envious of your weather! We’ve been stuck in the 90s here in California, and my AC isn’t working, so we’re not happy campers here!
Sounds like you had a good week! Enjoy this coming week!
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We’re having chilly, rainy weather and it’s supposed to be summer here! I like the sound of your books, especially In a Book Club Far Away. I’m glad you’re making the most out of your free days!
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A chilly morning, a hot cup of coffee, and bundling up for a morning walk sounds lovely! (and I enjoyed seeing your photo, too 🙂 ). I did manage a walk this morning, for the first time in many weeks, but it was already mid-80’s and very humid here – steamy!
Your books sound really interesting. A friend of mine walked part of the Camino a few years ago – it sounds like such an adventure! I wish I had the stamina for that, but I will settle for reading about it. Have you seen the movie The Way? It’s about the Camino, starring martin Sheen and directed by his son, Emilio Estevez, and I think you’d really like it. My review:
https://livewithcfs.blogspot.com/2015/08/movie-monday-824.html
Enjoy your books this week, Kathryn, and thanks for hosting the linkup!
Sue
2021 Big Book Summer Challenge
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Thanks Sue, must look up the movie The Way. Will check out your review.
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In A Bookclub Far Away looks intriguing! It’s 92 here. Enjoy the cold, brr!
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1c! Crazy, or is is usually that cold in winter?
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Just in morning, but down south would be that sometimes a lot longer.
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Sounds like you had a fun time. I have never eaten oysters either…not sure I would like them.
Cute picture of you….that’s what I look like when I walk in the winter. 🙂
I hear THE KITCHEN FRONT is fun…enjoy!!
THE BOOK CLUB FARAWAY should be fun.
Have a great week.
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I absolutely love cool, brisk morning walks. I’m so ready for the weather to turn cooler here. Your lunch out sounded lovely!
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Sounds like a great day’s outing. We hit temperatures near yours inland where I live this week too. Quite a shock after last week’s heat. Thanks for hosting.
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Omigosh I was about to say I can’t believe it’s that cold! But then I realized you are on the other side of the world for me and it’s winter for you! Haha, we are right in the middle of summer here – though it is pretty chilly for this time of year. Hope you have a great week!
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There is nothing like the delight of the life of the retired!
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Your lunch sounded perfect! Have a lovely week, Kathryn.
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Sounds like a great week for you. Your books look really good too. Have a great week!
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Brrr! Good for you for continuing with your walking routine. Your day with your friend sounds lovely.
Enjoy your week!
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Love the selfie!
Wishing you a great reading week
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Your day outing sounds lovely! I do enjoy fresh oysters. Nice selfie bundled for the cold.
Have a good week and Happy Reading!
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Good for you–walking despite the cold. I have to admit, I am a bit of a wimp when it comes to walking when it’s cold out. Sounds like you had a nice time with your friend and a yummy meal.
Nice books this week. I like reading books about book clubs. Hope you enjoy your reading this week.
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It sounds like you had a wonderful time with your friend! Someday I’ll get to New Zealand….
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Wow! 1 degrees while it’s baking in other places, always blows my mind. I bet New Zealand in the snow is stunning.
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That sounds like a wonderful view. NZ sounds like a beautiful place. But it sounds like the cooler weather is on its way, huh? Hope you had a nice walk!
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Yay for getting out there despite the cold! Your get together sounds lovely.
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Your walks sound good. I am one who likes the inner journeys, lol.
Enjoy your week!
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