We are here!!!! 27.5 hours later and we are on the other side of the world...with only a few bumps and bruises to show for it. We ran into a few glitches upon arrival into RDU which if you have ever flown with me you are well aware. The FAA is convinced I am a terrorist and are determined to make check-in a difficult process. We also ran into a slight weight problem with our luggage and had to dig out about 20 pounds worth of stuff to carry on but did finally work it all out and had about 5 minutes to sit down before our initial flight.
No serious terrorism threats in NZ, though - we didn't even have to go through security to get on our flight to Blenheim (where we are staying for November). Flying into the South Island over the Queen Charlotte Sound presented some breathtaking views of turquoise waters and small, steeply rising islands. Blenheim is in the world-famous vino-growing Marlborough region (rest assured, we have already begun sampling the grapes and will continue until we have a thorough knowledge of the region's flavors - as we should get to know the area we are living in :) ).
The folks we are house-sitting for are wonderful people. Alison is a native Kiwi and John is a transplant from Scotland (as are many Kiwis). They will be leaving us in charge of all their chickens, ducks, etc. on Sunday as they leave to vacation in Singapore and Vietnam! We will most likely be able to maintain the current numbers of livestock - Lana does want to sample some duck, though, so no promises.
In the coming days and weeks, we will likely check out the kayaking in the Marlborough region sounds, whale-watching, the world famous Abel Tasman national park and, of course, more vino. Stay tuned for more pictures . .. .
Take care and love to all,
Lana and Charles
5 comments:
It is going to be great to feel like we are traveling with you two. Love hearing everything. You have been blessed with these people you are house sitting for. I am so happy for you. Enjoy it all!
Love and hugs,YVBA
YAY! We are so glad you guys made it safe and sound. Mom, Peter, and I are already trying to figure out how to travel 27.5 hours with twins - I think it can be done! :)
Keep us posted on the best vino. Peter is more than willing to drink for two!
I am so glad you guys took the leap and went to New Zealand. It is going to be the experience of a lifetime. I wish Courtney and I were with you. We would love to come visit while you're there. We should probably start thinking about a good potential time for us to come.
Good to hear your trip was mostly uneventful! I have been thinking about you since Tuesday and wondering how the adventure was going :) Looking forward to reading and hearing more! Cheers!
Sounds amazing. I'm glad that y'all mad it safely. Had any duck yet? Paul has an awesome recipe...
Things here are good. Charles- we Christened your couch as soon as you left. hahaha. JUST KIDDING.
We're going to the UNC - GA TEch game today... in the rain. Jealous that y'all are in heaven for the next year and my biggest thrill is a Carolina Football game. Simple pleasures, I guess.
Lana- how are you doing around the animals? ;) Have you met any neighbors yet?
Enjoy your month of vacation!! I can't wait to hear more stories...
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