Livin' the Dream

After Fiji came 4 nights in Auckland. We really only stayed 4 nights as Brett had to meet with the Medical Council on Friday morning and our new lease on the house didn't start until Monday. I think by the time we arrived in Auckland, we were all pretty much ready to be done traveling. Getting the kids to leave the hotel room was not easy and they were not at all fans of riding around the city in the rental car. The rain and cool weather in Auckland that weekend didn't help the situation either. We were all pretty excited to get back on the plane and get to our new home in Gisborne. The plane ride (number 5 on this journey) was pretty interesting. Just a small 20 seater plane, 10 rows, one person on each side (so we all got window seats). One of the pilots as acted as flight attendant. And, only a 55 minute flight. We were even greeted to a rainbow during descent. Not a bad trip at all.

We were picked up at the airport by one of the other M.D.s and one of the clinic staff. They drove us and all of our luggage just out of town to our house on Wainui Beach. When we arrived, I was overjoyed. The house was great and the view was everything that had been advertised. All of the months of packing, moving, repacking, wondering, and doubts - finally my head was clear. Suddenly, there was nothing else to worry about - and I felt absolutely exhausted. It was hard to do anything except stare out of one of the many windows. I have always told Brett that all I really need in a house is ton of windows and a view, and I now have it!!! And, the view is of a gigantic beach. This really is a dream.

Many hours later, when I finally started doing some unpacking, we realized that we had left one of the suitcases at the airport - the one with the nice camera, video camera, and a bunch of other really good stuff!! So much for no more worries. Brett was able to retrieve it but he was gone on errands for a couple hours so that left me here wondering and stressing - first time, and only time, I have missed the cell phone.

So, yes, the house is good. And, we really do have a basement walk out apartment with a king sized bed, a bathroom, small living area, and small kitchen that we really are not using. So, please feel free to invite yourselves here for a stay. We would love to have you - and, we really do have the room. Just be prepared to wash some windows while you are here. And now, for what you all have been waiting for, some pictures of the house.....