This collection of short stories traces a life shaped by trout fishing, medicine, and New Zealand’s wild landscapes. Beginning with childhood adventures fishing the Avon River in Christchurch, the stories follow a growing connection to rivers, lakes, and remote places. Later pieces reflect on demanding journeys through untouched country, friendships formed under hardship, and the passage of time. Alongside outdoor experiences, the collection includes accounts from a medical career on land, at sea and in small coastal communities. Throughout, the author shows a deep respect for nature, concern for environmental change, and an enduring appreciation for people, memory, and place.