We are now in the South Island of New Zealand. A man asked me and the kids if we are “refugees from Christchurch”. We said, “no”. “You look like you could be”. Makes you think, doesn’t it. Normal everyday people. People like us. People that look like us. Running away from homes that aren’t safe […]
One of the first questions we get asked frequently is “What about friends for your kids”.
I know the image that is in their minds. A lonely child traveling the globe with only their shadow to play with. That would be very sad indeed.
We are not in Christchurch and are OK. We won’t be going to the South Island for a long time…. um….. tomorrow. Lots of people around here have been calling friends and families. Some rushed home taking the ferry and rental cars because planes are not going. Local stories of little old ladies crawling out […]
Just outside of Wellington now. We have come to a place called Ngatiawa. You know how we are borrowing David’s van in New Zealand? Well, he thought we would like their festival, “Passionfest” and the community here. He was spot on. We didn’t realize until we got here that this is the place Rachel and […]
On our way down south. Stopped off in Rotorua on the way. Rotorua has become a bit touristy. Lots of hotels and expensive games for spending your money. There are helicopter rides and transparent balls to crawl inside of and roll down the hill. We saw steam rising from small tree islands in the park […]
Getting ready to leave another friends house today. Well, their “bach” (holiday home) actually. We have been away from our truck since mid September. We have been staying with alot of friends, new and old, since we left our truck so very, very long ago. We are here at the bach by ourselves right now. […]
Had a really great time at Parachute Festival in New Zealand. For the several days before we stayed at Megan’s house where we got to hang out with the band, “Alaska”. The girls liked them so much that they sought out every one of their performances. What a rush when their last performance was on […]
Been having a great time in New Zealand. Great to have Lizzy back with us and playing the saxophone for us. Even the neighbours, at Pat’s farm, were in rapt attention. Yes these are horses, staring for more than half an hour at Lizzy’s expert saxophone playing. Went to “the big dig” in Orewa. Apparently […]
Well, we made it to New Zealand. Still trying to figure out the whole internet thing. Will try to send this out at the library today. We now have a 7 seater van that has been loaned to us for the duration of our stay. I have heard about the New Zealand hospitality and generosity […]
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