School holidays provided us with a great opportunity to explore nearby tourist spots with the extended family. Probably the most severely affected industry in NZ due to Covid has been tourism - with no foreigners allowed into NZ many places are struggling to stay alive!
We don't have to constantly remind ourselves of this road rule anymore, but initially we would chant "keep left" at every turn! (Mum and Dad)
With a couple of nieces we ventured underground to see the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
Another day we visited my aunt who is very experienced and knowledgeable in all things wool (from farming sheep, spinning, dying, knitting and weaving wool!) She spun some wool for Cedric, showing him how it's done and why it works.
Then there were local days with school friends - a beach visit (not quite warm enough for a swim),
and a hike through a nearby gorge.
We met some wildlife in a nature park near Rotorua. This guy is a 38 year old alpine parrot (a Kea). Very intelligent birds.
And ... since I forgot our annual anniversary post, here's a picture from this year's one... 22 years and going strong. (See old anniversary pics if you want to see how the aging process is treating us!!)
Wonderful to hear from the three of you, as always, and to learn of your lives in NZ during this Covid era. God’s ways are usually very far from our comprehension but since we know he loves us we can simply rejoice in the place where he puts us. As you are all doing while you continue to serve Him! Look forward to meeting up again some time, some place. God bless you and keep you. Kay
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