In November of 2022 I made my ‘annual pilgrimage’ to Oamaru for the Victorian Heritage Celebrations. After the official events were cancelled in 2021 (due to the uncertainty of Covid restrictions), it was really great to see everyone again and to take part in as many events as possible. Not everyone could make it though… Continue reading 2022 Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
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Escape From 2021
Due to the Covid Restrictions still in play while New Zealand battles the Delta Outbreak that started in August, the committee organising the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations decided it was best to cancel the event for this year. A crushing blow for anyone, like me, who had been using the event as the light at… Continue reading Escape From 2021
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part 2
I've been a terrible blogger recently and haven't written anything for weeks (weeks? More like months - whoops!). And it's not because I have nothing to write about - I've just been busy, lazy, sick, or throwing myself into new sewing projects. But, it is about time that I rectify that and jump back into… Continue reading Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part 2
From 2017 to Victorian Oamaru, Part I
Thursday The day started off smoothly, starting at my parents' house, and leaving ahead of schedule to make it to Palmerston for my bus on to Oamaru. We even had enough time to pop out to Shag Point to look at the seals before having lunch back in Palmerston. I kept checking the time, counting… Continue reading From 2017 to Victorian Oamaru, Part I
