WE'RE HERE!

Finally after months and months of planning and sorting we have arrived in California. It was a pretty long day as all in all we were up for over 24 hours. Getting onto the flight was fun and games in the beginning as our luggage was at its limit and Andrew's hand luggage was slightly too heavy. Apparently we have far too much technology! Once we had got through and said our emotional goodbyes we were able to settle down for a good meal before boarding.

This was our plane. 

We flew with Air New Zealand and to be honest it was the most comfortable and enjoyable flight experience we've ever had. The food was good; the two notable bits of food include chocolate and orange icecream and a scone with jam and clotted cream! The seats were comfortable and we didn't have to climb over anybody to get out. The air crew were great, all with wonderful Kiwi accents! They didn't do the Hakka but did have the craziest uniforms I've ever seen. The highlight being the men's waistcoats which said G'day on them!

Andrew and I both love flying so we really enjoyed the experience, especially looking out over the different countries. We flew with the sun so it gave us some spectacular views. The highlights for me include seeing Greenland, the Grand Canyon, the Hoover Dam and the huge desert we are about to live in! 

Here are some of the photos we took from the air of these insane places.

We have struggled to sleep so far and have a busy day ahead of information gathering and sorting. Guess I better go fill up on American pancakes before we get started! Will update you all as and when we can with what's going. Check out our Instagram feeds for more pictures too. For those of you who don't do Instagram if you look to the right of this post there are some of our Instagram photos there, click on them and you'll be able to see more. 

See you later y'all!

H

SAYING GOODBYE TO HUGO

Hugo was our faithful car. He had been with us from the very beginning of our married life. We bought him in the June before our wedding after Andrew's preious rust bucket finally gave way. We pitched up to the garage to get him and Andrew had typically forgotten his driving licence so I had to test drive the car, with Andrew, my dad and the garage bod in the car. I was so happy with this arrangement....NOT! Once we finally bought him I had to look after Hugo for the first week. It was blissful being able to drive around wherever and whenever I wanted. 

Hugo has taken us to so many places; moving us to our first home, holidays in the Lake and Peak districts, weddings of friends spread throughout the country, picking up Macintosh for the first time and many more. 

We will miss you Hugo, we intended to have you forever. Enjoy your new owners and get them safely to all destinations please!

H 

                 

SAYING GOODBYE TO LINCOLN

It's been hard saying goodbye to Lincoln and to all the friends we have made here over the past three and a half years. We spent 9 days here sorting out all the last minute things, packing and saying goodbye to all our friends. Those days have also been filled with lots of lovely food, dog walks and generally enjoying Lincoln.

Here are some pictures of what we have been up to. 

H

FLORIDA GOODBYES

Today was my last sunday at Forest Lake Bible church, so was full of goodbyes. God has really blessed and encouraged me through them and I'm gona miss them alot. Thinking back over the short time I've been with them. Sharing thanksgiving with them, having some very tasty BBQ's with some of the families, watching the super bowl together and having some very funny conversations over bring and share lunches.

This little church has given me such a warm welcome to the USA and an introduction to 'the south'. I have made some great friends, played some very serious board games and treated to sum tasty food. Thank you.

A