Newt flew all the way from the UK to NZ. No - on a plane, silly! Newts can’t fly. If they could, I wouldn’t be such a fan of them. *shudders*
My Nan’s house in Alperton, London was as urban as could be - the opposite of the rural village of Cornelistrum, Co. Galway in Ireland from where she hailed.
In her London garden aged 6 or so, I used to stand on some loose bricks to chat to the little girl who was Nan’s next door neighbour. There was a deep garden pond full of aquatic life that was rare in such a built up residential and industrial area in my little friend’s garden. On the days I used to tiptoe on the brick step, and my friend couldn’t come out to play, I would find my own entertainment.
From beneath the overturned red bricks, if I was lucky, I would find tiny little British smooth newts, also called common newts. They were unfortunately not so lucky, because it was only at 2 weeks shy of age 44 (today) that I learnt that newts are not to be handled with dry, bare hands. Oops…
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Back to the Newt of today! After the long journey, I noticed that Newt arrived with a flat white! ☕️
How very Kiwi of her! She will need it to help her cope with the jetlag although she is already acclimatising well. The beastly cats are a bit much for her, but I am sure they will all be firm friends soon.
Tamsin kindly sent Newt on her way with a wealth of accessories, all of which I am trying to dissuade my ragdoll cats, Harry and Toby, from eating.
Dear Sam,
I am so excited to come live with you in a land that is so far away! I am really looking forward to it - and my new name if you give me one!
Love Newt
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☕️ Newt and I would appreciate a flat white should you wish to buy us one! ☕️
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Awwww, what a cute pair!
Goodnight xx
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Fiercely advocating to raise awareness on temporary fluctuations and regressions in capacity during our autistic perimenopause. A safe space for our community to unmask, co-regulate, and share knowledge to self-advocate.
Fiercely advocating to raise awareness on temporary fluctuations and regressions in capacity during our autistic perimenopause. A safe space for our community to unmask, co-regulate, and share knowledge to self-advocate.
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