SLIP into a long-sleeved shirt and into the shade. . Generally, fabrics with a tighter weave and darker colours will give you greater protection from the sun. There are also certain fabrics on the market that have a SPF rating.
SLOP on plenty of broad-spectrum SPF30+ sunscreen at least 15 minutes before going outdoors.
SLAP on a hat with a wide-brim or a cap with flaps – more people get sunburned on their face and neck than any other part of the body.
WRAP on a pair of wrap-around sunglasses – UV radiation is just as dangerous to eyesight as it is for the skin.
We didn’t know we were being ‘very fashionable’ when we offered our guests a certain glass of bubbly last night. We’d found a ‘Sileni’ Sauvignon Blanc from Hawke’s Bay at the local supermarket. It’s ‘very fashionable,’ we were told, to offer sparkling Sauvignon at the moment.. Tasted good too! It’s recommended by Winestate Magazine and now by the Smiths.
We didn’t impress them quite so much with the barbecue. It was raining in the afternoon so we played safe and cooked everything inside in the oven…. and had to endure some teasing from our kiwi friends about the ‘Pommie Barbie’.
It’s warm and sunny, but very windy this morning and we sit outside, our seats hugging the house wall as we eat our breakfast.
Just the right weather for kitesurfing. There are a number of enthusiasts in view from our vantage point, with their colourful kites pulling them at breakneck speeds through the water. It’s fascinating watching how they change speed and direction and flip their boards out of the water and momentarily take flight as the force of the wind takes them aloft.
