So far, all these blogs have been courtesy of Don. So perhaps it's time to pull my own weight? Notable moments from the trip thus far:
Connor screaming with ear pain on the AC flight from Winnipeg to Vancouver (Don was sitting with him so Aidan and I got to pretend that we didn't know them).
The lovely international section of the Vancouver Airport. Since it was so late at night there were very few people around so we got to appreciate the water garden section in relative solitude. Truly lovely.
The Air New Zealand Sidney lounge. Awesome. The revolving buffet o'food was stunning. AND I got to take a whole bottle of champagne back to my seat and tipple my way through the afternoon.
The Air New Zealand flight. If anyone if considering coming to visit us, I highly recommend this airline. Even the peasants in the back of the plane (and I say that with only affection) got their choice of hot meals. Such lovely and caring staff. Couldn't do enough for us.
Aidan asked on the way over to the Auckland hotel what month it was. "January" I replied. "No" he says "what month is it HERE". His sleep deprived mind couldn't compute the warm breezes and temps with January. Sweet.
Having our first visitor to our motel room on our first day in town. The woman we are renting a house from looked us up and came in for a friendly chat last night. Such a warm and friendly thing to do!
Buying a car at auction. We attended a vehicle auction today and purchased a 2000 Honda Odyssey. Of course, we sold our Odyssey in Manitoba only last week. The boys are very ticked that we have ended up with the same vehicle and did some serious pouting, but as I pointed out, this is not a democracy. So now, any visitors that come, we have room to haul you around!!!
So there they are, my recollections so far. Next up, BBQ'ing by the pool (hardship I know), sleep, and hunting down some beds for our new home.
Love to all
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Thanks for the update Vic.
ReplyDeleteAs someone who flew transAtlantic/international flights fairly regularly up til recently, I should tell you that even those in steerage get their choice of hot meal ;) And often with real cutlery! Not that you would have seen those folks from your first class seats when you flew to Scotland either :)
Sounds lovely! Especially associating January with a nice warm environment! If I lived the rest of my life in Hawaii - I think I would still be tramautized by January - it sends shivers down my spine! Love hearing from both perspectives!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update...mmm, warm breeze....I'll be shipping my kids soon. ;P
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