We recently packed the kids into the car, jumped on the ferry and drove all the way down the South Island. Arlo's off to university! Before we left him there (cue excitement but also sobs from me) we explored his new city a bit: cafes, bars, parks, etc. So many great spots? The photo with the big lightshades was snapped at Morning Magpie, an excellent spot where we all had breakfast together on the last morning. The beautiful roses above were at Timaru Gardens, on the way home. And the stripy pair of handknit socks was a little goodbye gift to him from me.
I used a classic sock pattern and some self-striping yarn I've had for a long time - Stray Cat Socks yarn in the 'brass tacks' colourway. On the way home there was plenty of time for crochet. Still working on those granny squares for a dream blanket, maybe to be completed sometime in the next few years!
The car trip provided a good opportunity to listen to the kids' music but one album we can all agree to listen to with equal enthusiasm is the new Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You which is a beauty.
The world beyond our own family feels complicated and heavy, even more so this past week. Sending love your way,
Melissa X
