Extending the Stay

Becky said I didn't do a very good job showing the view out the back of the house last time, so hopefully this gives everyone a better idea. The pictures are from the left to the right.

We applied to New Zealand Immigration to extend our 3 month visitor visa to a 5 month visa, expiring in April. After about a week, they extended us until mid-April. We have changed our flights and are now scheduled back on April 3rd. We will assess what to do and how to proceed with the Palencia house when we return. We intend to spend the summer at Beech Mountain, and then head back to New Zealand in November for six months.

Ken has found a job, very quick for coming over only a few weeks ago, and so the need for me to quickly pursue a company to buy, has passed. I may still buy something, but who knows.

Now that things are more settled here at the new house, Bec and I intend to do some traveling and see a bit more of the country than just around Auckland. The weather has turned beautiful, with most days now getting into the mid 70's. Nights are cool and great for sleeping. As I have said before, it reminds me of San Diego.