Chris and I have finally stayed at home for more than 2 minutes to update our blog. Our Flickr account got a little mixed up, so our photos were deleted by accident but will be back soon!
We can't believe we have been here for only a week. It seems like a month has gone by! Our new photos include pictures of our new place, the view of Mt Taranaki from our front yard, hiking up Taranaki to the ski fields and tramping around the central north island.
The other day, we drove up the coast to new Plymouth to check out more surf spots and do some errands. On the way back, we saved 2 dogs. They were in the middle of the highway and almost got hit by a truck. As we went door to door looking for the owner we again realized how nice all the New Zealand folks can be. They gladly helped us find the owner. Much to Amie's dismay we did return them. Don't worry Emma, you are still number one.
Chris is very excited about the new Pearl Jam album he picked up the other day. Non stop Pearl Jam now. We will be traveling to Auckland and Christchurch in November to see two shows. Its is the summer of Pearl Jam, sequel to the summer of phish.
Of to a pub to see the All Blacks play tonight. Very serious business.
Hey Nephew and soon to be Mrs. Christopher Ambrose Heatherton this is your Aunt in Connecticut.
ReplyDeleteWhat a crazy world we live in. When I was your age writing a letter to someone who lived on the other side of world would take a week or better to reach them. Now it's only a click away. Emails and Blogs were the thing of the future.
The pictures are great, so where are the Kiwi pics? Or maybe a Tui, Bellbird, Kakapo, Takahe, and Weka. New Zealand is also home to the Albatross, which has the longest wing span of any bird in the world. But be careful of the poisonous spider called the Katipo.
So tell me, is it true? Does toilet water truly whirlpool in the opposite direction than in American? This is what I hear!
Not many people will experience your journey. The Heatherton children are world travelers beyond the average vacationers. Enjoy every minute of your New Zealand life.
My world travels are mostly explored by emails with my customers. My company has customers in South Auckland, New Zealand and they are very pleasant to communicate with.
Keep this blog going with your adventures in New Zealand. Share with us your knowledge of the culture with the Zealanders. Tell us your unique stories. I will look forward to them.
Love and Kisses,
Aunt Carolyn