Top five activities:
Surprise Birthday
Visiting the war parts of the Auckland Museum
Black sands of Muriwai Beach
Swimming in the warm river
Standing in Lake Taupo
Top five moments:
Giggling with Keanna
Playing basketball and soccer with Mackenzie
Viewing the video Roger made when we worked together
Watching Roger be a dad
Spending time with the Macs
Top five things that "seem weird" to me:
Electric switches
Every plug I've seen has an on off switch
Kids running around school in bare feet
Okay this list isn't quite complete
Top five things I didn't expect
Topography
Despite pouring over topo maps, it's a lot more hilly than I thought it would be.
They pretty much watch the same TV, It's just older. Of course there are a few differences, but not too much
Loving color money
At first I was confused all the time (let's face it, I still am), but when I took a peek at my US money the other day, lets just say I thought it was boring looking.
How much longer a two hour drive seems. When you have very little "freeway", everything is a two lane, windy road.
How at peace I feel here. I'm never peaceful on vacation, I'm always worried about something. The minute I stepped off the plane I've felt completely at peace.
Things I know I'll miss when I leave:
Keanna's giggle
Mackenzie's smile
Tip Top Ice Cream
Being close to water (yes I live near water in Washington, but its not quite the same)
Being teased by Roger
I'm so glad you're have such a great time! Thanks to the Macs for taking such good care of you. I've listed to their voices over the last few years as you've Skyped with them and seeing all these pictures makes me love them all!
ReplyDeleteI'm anxious to hear how your wardrobe choices turned out? Are you doing ok with what we packed?
I'm really bored with my clothes and I'm glad I threw a couple shirts in and bought a sweater, but overall they've been fine. It's just not as cold to me as it is to everyone else
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