INTERNET AT LAST!

We're finally hooked up again to internet here at our home away from home in Otorohanga, NZ.  We took a train from Wellington to Otorohanga yesterday.  It took about 10 hours, but was filled with absolutely gorgeous views of the NZ countryside and more sheep than I could have ever guessed.

 Blake's seat on the train happened to be next to a very friendly teenager traveling to Aukland for a gymnastics competition.  He pretty much entertained Blake the ENTIRE WAY.  His name is Chris, but Blake called him Harry Potter.

Chris and Blake

The house that we are living in is great.  It is 3 bedrooms and has a very spacious well-lit dining area and kitchen.  Central heating is not the norm here and there is a sort of space heater in the living room, but the bedrooms are c-o-l-d!  Fortunately, the beds have these electric heated mats that are placed under the fitted sheet and made for a very good sleep last night.

The kids woke me up with breakfast in bed (toast and a kiwi - yum).  We are going out to explore the area today.  I think I start work on Friday.

Wish me luck driving on the wrong side of the road.