Working on a rare Boer War flag, held in the collections of the Lara Returned Services League (RSL), in Lara, Victoria, Australia. It consisted of approximately 31 red, navy blue dyed and natural linen panels, sewn together to form the Union Jack.

A number of years ago, while navigating the new terrain that came with being an emerging conservator, an opportunity to travel home to New Zealand and work with past colleagues at Heritage New Zealand, proved to be memorable and invaluable.

This short account is comprised of journal entries I logged throughout time spent working in the field with Heritage New Zealand. It was a journey of connection and of self-discovery and is a tribute to the memory of my grandparents.