Finally...

We’re on our way!! 

After not a lot of sleep last night (when I finally did get to sleep, I was woken by a little person jumping in bed with me at 5.30am!!! groan) and  a quick shower, we were on our way to the airport.  Our flight wasn’t leaving until 11, but Mum was arriving from Invercargill just after 8 and Brayden, Sarah and the boys were heading out to meet her so we decided to join them…better to twiddle our thumbs there than at home.

Our flight to Auckland was quick…the girls were quite excited because we were on the All Black plane.   I managed to grab the window seat and had stunning views all the way. 

Start of a very long day and night

 

Mount Egmont

  

 The girls were even more excited when they were asked to give out the lollies and were then given a cupful each to keep.

When we arrived in Auckland we had planned to get the shuttle to Butterfly Creek to catch up with a dear friend from our Pukekohe days, Robyn, and her daughters.  Because it was so nice, and because we had some time to spare, we decided to walk as it wasn’t too far away.  We had forgotten about the humidity!!!  Don’t miss that part of living up here.

Our visit with Robyn and the girls was great.  It was so lovely seeing them and catching up.  The girls had a great time running around.  We saw butterflies, crocodiles, tarantulas, farm animals etc.  It was a lovely bonus to our fleeting visit to Auckland.

Tay and Kyla playing with a new friend

Jessie, Kyla, Tay and Lauren

 

At the moment we are sitting in Auckland International airport, waiting out the 2 hours until we can board.  More later J