Packed and flew to NZ - amazing in-flight entertaiment, with individually selectable systems; music, films, Catherine Tait series, Little Britain series, Top Gear series etc etc.
Elaine, Mark and Rachel met us at the airport (Elaine is originally from Fraserburgh, Mark from New Zealand, they moved from Stuartfield to nr Aukland 5 years ago). Despite all the Ozzies telling saying "ooooh - Aukland? you'de better pack yer woolies" we felt a bit silly with our winter jackets on, it was 22 deg C with the sun going down, E, M & R were in shorts and sandals. How they laughed.
It was great to see them again, we travelled by their car(s) to their amazing house in Greenhithe about 30 mins out of Aukland. The house is on 5 levels. We met the 3 dogs, had food and met neighbours had a few beers and planned outings.
Our transport
Arrival (with jaikets!)
