We are currently in New Zealand, where we have been joined by my mom, dad and sister. We are having a fabulous time! We are really enjoying the green, open spaces, and access to clean drinking water! It's so nice to be able to brush your teeth using the tap water--something we haven't been able to do since we left Japan!!!
New Zealand certainly reminds us of home, at least the areas we have seen. We are on the North Island, traveling a circular loop, including Auckland, Hamilton, Taupo, Rotorua, and Tauranga. Not very extensive, but enough to let us know we want to come back!!!
The 2 older boys and I joined a Scout troop in Taupo, which was great! The boys got to get some insider tips from kids their age, some new badges for their campfire blankets, and shared some of their knowledge of Canada!!! It was a fantastic experience!!!
We also took time out to enjoy an early Christmas dinner with Grandma, Grandpa and Auntie! We had chicken, lamb, mashed potatoes, and a pavlova for dessert! Almost like Christmas back home, except we were able to eat outside!!!
Joshua proudly wearing his new Blue Jays hat with the maple leaf!!!
Ok, gotta run...Auntie's got a super fun filled afternoon planned with the boys, making Christmas goodies, while Grandma, Grandpa, Mom and Dad go check out a few wineries in the Hawke's Bay area!!!
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