We're Here

We've had such a crazy time trying to get the internet that I haven't had time to blog. We have taken pictures and have stories to tell but that will have to wait until we get internet at our home. We had an unevental though long flight. I got through one novel and wished I would have had a second. The people have been very friendly and helpful. The learning curve in a new country is so high. We stayed in Auckland so Steve could do some paperwork. I was on my own to explore a quaint suberb. It was full of small pricey shops. There shops are small and without much selection. We came to Whangarei on Friday. We have since been trying to get cell phones internet, etc. Cell phone plans are 40 dollars for 30 anytime minutes. There are no free minutes. We have it cheap in the US. We have met one set of neighbors. The wife took us to the local farmer's market, butcher chop, and showed us general places to get good deals. She is very sweet. She gardens and gave me some of her produce. She also planted a garden in my yard with the landlord so I will have some fresh vegetables. Growing season is year around here. I guess one of my new hobbies will become gardening. I will let you see pictures of the house and garden when we get internet in our house. It is quaint and well furnished. We have a gorgeous view of the bay and lovely flowers all around the house. We can walk down to the water and walk along the beach. They picked a lovely house for us One unusual thing is that there is only one closet in the whole house. It also has overhead lighting and no lamps. Plugins are few and none are in the bathroom. There is also no airconditioning.It isn't needed except for midday when it gets quite warm during the summer. I wiil try to write and put up pictures when we get internet. I love you all.