sailingkiwi

The Crowded House song Four Seasons in one day accurately describes the weather in Auckland. I always travel with an umbrella when I’m up there for work.

So happy you enjoyed yourself. And amazing that you found Tuatara in amongst the bush.

Weather looks reasonable for Wellington tomorrow. Great day for sightseeing. It is feeling quite autumnal here now. Anyone headed to Te Papa, be prepared for it to be more crowded than a normal Monday as it is school holidays.

The birds in your photo are pīwakawaka or fantail. One of my favourite native birds.

This is great advice thanks. Sounds like our autumnal weather.

Thanks. Might have used New Zealand English terms rather than American. By Puffer Jacket I mean something like this - https://www.nordstrom.com/browse/women/clothing/coats-jackets/down-coats By Wool jersey I mean something like this - https://www.nordstrom.com/s/joie-iena-pointelle-crewneck-wool-sweater/7156648?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing&color=065

Yes, I did that. But having lived in a few places around the world I am aware that clothing needs differ even at the same temperature.

I will be coming to LA at the beginning of January (from a temperate Southern Hemisphere summer). What type of weather can I look forward to? I am aware it will be winter and cool, but will I need a wool jersey or puffer jacket or is just a light rain jacket sufficient.

Hope you’ve got Zealandia on your agenda for Wellington to check out our local native parrots - Kakariki and Kaka

You will definitely need warm and waterproof layers for NZ. Seems like in Wellington we are not getting an Indian Summer this year. Light merino layers are a go to for a lot of us at this time of year.

Definitely don’t cancel! I have T1 diabetes and travel all the time. Some other things to consider: - take back ups of everything. A spare CGM, at least a few days extra of any medication. -purchase travel insurance that includes the diabetes diagnosis - all medication goes in carry on. As do replacement CGM. Depending on the model of CGM it may not be able to go through metal detector or Xray machine. You can request a pat down and visual examination. Allow extra time for this. I wear a Dexcom G7 and it is fine for metal detectors etc. - Be aware that heat, unusual activity may lower or raise blood sugar levels more than normal. Have some hypo treatments handy (smarties I think are common in the USA. I use mentos). - note from the doctor that specifically states medication and if the CGM can’t go through airport security machines can be useful (although ive never been asked for it). Enjoy your trip!

I’m a T1 diabetic. I find dry sparkling wines and red wines good. Any cocktails that are not too liqueur heavy and don’t contain juice, full sugar mixes or simple syrup. I like Martini’s. I’ve found Aperol Sprtiz is also a refreshing one. Remember that alcohol can affect your blood sugar and may cause lows. So monitor carefully and maybe reconsider the nightcap.

Thanks this is all good to know.

Thanks. So does that mean that people will be at different stages of dining - some people on starters and some on mains etc?

Hi, I am travelling by myself on the Grand Princess in January. I'd like to join other people for dinner in the MDR. From a previous Princess cruise I know that you can join a table of others who don't mind sharing. How does this work with regarding to freestyle dining or is it better to just book a time every night on the app?