We are setting off for New Zeland again on December 10. I am using a new blog site since my trusty Travelpod site closed. I hope this will work as well. Look for new posts beginning mid December. It seems this site called Off Exploring shows all my previous entries as well.

27 March: Monday. After a relaxing morning, we said one more "see you next time" and headed to the Auckland Airport. Rain threatened all day but didn't start until we arrived at the rental car return when the sky opened up. Someone at the return suggested it was New Zealand weeping at our departure! Check in and security were easy, and we settled into the Emperor Lounge to wait for our flight. We have easily become accustomed to these comfy lounges with great ame...

27 March: Monday. After a relaxing morning, we said one more "see you next time" and headed to the Auckland Airport. Rain threatened all day but didn't start until we arrived at the rental car return when the sky opened up. Someone at the return suggested it was New Zealand weeping at our departure! Check in and security were easy, and we settled into the Emperor Lounge to wait for our flight. We have easily become accustomed to these comfy lounges with gr...

20 March: Monday. We said a reluctant "see you next time" to Audrey and headed to Devenport to meet Ian and Angela Symes for lunch. Friends and neighbors when we lived in Pahiatua, Ian is the physician who delivered Kate and Laura. We had a delicious lunch at Platter, just around the corner from their home. What luck to have a great restaurant almost at your doorstep. We had a good visit and, after lunch, we went to meet their youngest daughter, Mary, and her chi...

20 March: Monday. We said a reluctant "see you next time" to Audrey and headed to Devenport to meet Ian and Angela Symes for lunch. Friends and neighbors when we lived in Pahiatua, Ian is the physician who delivered Kate and Laura. We had a delicious lunch at Platter, just around the corner from their home. What luck to have a great restaurant almost at your doorstep. We had a good visit and, after lunch, we went to meet their youngest daughter, Mary, and her...