Arrival

Last we heard about the Welsh/Costa group they were headed to Auckland. Well as you can see, they arrived safe and sound, albeit two bags short. The bags showed up the next day and were delivered to the house, happy to be reunited with their owners. We have settled in, Ken and Ann purchased their car, and all seems to be going well and according to plan. Yesterday, we signed the lease on the long term rental. 157 Mellons Bay Road will be our new home. It is not far from where we are now, in fact Ann and the kids walked over via the shore line at low tide. It's a great location, about six houses from their new school, about a ten minute walk for Ann to catch the bus to the college, and a quick walk to Howick, our quaint little seaside village. The area is very family oriented and just has a great feel about it. We will take possession on 9 January and probably move in within a week or so. Next up will be Christmas in New Zealand!!!