Haare Mai Friday 26th December 2008 (Boxing Day) We awoke today feeling a little fragile after a little over indulgence yesterday and it was taking it's toll on us both.We spent the day rehydrating and watching TV like you do on Boxing Day. Saturday 27th December 2008 Yesterday we vowed to be up early and heading North for the day,but it seemed like the rest of Auckland had the same idea and 25km up the road the traffic came to a standstill and there we sat f...

Haare Mai Wednasday 24th December 2008 The rain was still pouring and we had a full morning planned around the house.Only Fools and Horses was on the TV and we set about baking for our Xmas Day feast. We mixed up our ingredients for the sausage rolls and got them rolled up and in the oven,25 minutes later the best sausage rolls in the world emerged and because I was impatient and didn't let them cool I ended up with a burnt tongue!! They smelt amazing and we b...

Haare Mai Monday 22nd December 2008 We had some more sad news from back home today and it really brings home how far away we are, but our thoughts are always with everyone back home.Christmas is a time for family and friends and as we can't be there to see you all over the holidays,rest assured our thoughts are with each and everyone of you... With it getting closer to us having to move out of the cottage for a week the focus today was finding another place to...

Haare Mai, Friday 19th December 2008 Friday started off in a positive way as Mel received a phone call regarding a job opportunity.I can't elaborate too much yet until she has met with the company next Monday but things are looking quite positive and we will update you as soon as we have any information.The whole thing took us by surprise and left us feeling buoyant and it was a nice way to start the weekend and it will mean in the new year we can start the bal...

Hi Guys I know I keep saying this but I really can't believe how quickly time is passing here.Today marks 6 (six) weeks since we arrived here feeling all jet lagged and tired and now 42 days later things are starting to move and we are feeling settled and feel like we know Auckland a bit better. Monday 15th December 2008 We knew that the week that was about to commence was going to be busy,strange and a little crazy and we weren't wrong!!! I called the Land T...