Auckland seemed so far into our trip 3 weeks ago. It was the last stop on this great New Zealand adventure. Yes, this morning, it was time to head out from Rotorua to Auckland. 'Cousin' Barbara was meeting us at the rental car counter at 2:00 p.m. We said our good byes to our hosts & took off (in the rain, I might add which has consistently plagued us throughout the north island) for Auckland. About a 3 hour drive. Roads in New Zealand are well maintained and well marked, drivers are exceptionally polite. Even I would have trouble getting too far off the beaten path. OK, I probably could not do it, but all in all Bob has made it effortless.
We made it to Auckland & into the terminal 5 minutes after Barbara got there. We had
not seen her for 2 years & I even recognized her! Great start!
Back to her house for a visit & to meet Molly (a white dog who happens to like us!) We got to start laundry (ah clean clothes!!) & grab her bandwidth to check in on the world again.
The dinner preparations were well at hand as 'the family' started to arrive. Jenni, Barbara's daughter was first to arrive. Shortly after, we met Peter & Shirley. Peter is Barbara's brother. Next to arrive was Greg, Barbara's son with Samantha & Dominic her wonderful grandchildren.
We had a lovely dinner, a lot of wine & early on the 'family tree', crooked branches a
nd all discussions started. It was so interesting to hear their perspective on the family & the adventures of Morris. Some facts, a lot of discussion on what ifs & why would he....but in the end, guess there's just a lot we don't know.
We ended the evening with lots of pictures. Jenni & Barbara read a little of Grandma's book. I was so pleased that Barbara did not have a copy. It's so special to us & I was so glad they now have a copy with this 'branch' of the family.
Lunch tomorrow with Pam & her husband. After, we will head to the airport for our 3 hour early arrival requirement for the Fiji flight.
We made it to Auckland & into the terminal 5 minutes after Barbara got there. We had
not seen her for 2 years & I even recognized her! Great start!Back to her house for a visit & to meet Molly (a white dog who happens to like us!) We got to start laundry (ah clean clothes!!) & grab her bandwidth to check in on the world again.
The dinner preparations were well at hand as 'the family' started to arrive. Jenni, Barbara's daughter was first to arrive. Shortly after, we met Peter & Shirley. Peter is Barbara's brother. Next to arrive was Greg, Barbara's son with Samantha & Dominic her wonderful grandchildren.
We had a lovely dinner, a lot of wine & early on the 'family tree', crooked branches a
nd all discussions started. It was so interesting to hear their perspective on the family & the adventures of Morris. Some facts, a lot of discussion on what ifs & why would he....but in the end, guess there's just a lot we don't know.We ended the evening with lots of pictures. Jenni & Barbara read a little of Grandma's book. I was so pleased that Barbara did not have a copy. It's so special to us & I was so glad they now have a copy with this 'branch' of the family.
Lunch tomorrow with Pam & her husband. After, we will head to the airport for our 3 hour early arrival requirement for the Fiji flight.
1 comment:
Hello Cuz Bob and Nancy,
Wow! What an adventure. Lots of fun you are having. Here I am working my tutu off thinking or pretending am having fun too. Blahhhh....
See you soon. One more week.
Cuz R
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