Passionfest and Colliding Worlds

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 […]

Hot Water, Free Range Chickens and Blackberries

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 […]

Service, Love and Imperfection

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. […]

Parachute Festival

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 […]

Bachs, bands and livestock

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 […]

Arriving in New Zealand

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 […]