We are both really looking forward to seeing the south Island and we will post some photos when we can.
In the mean time here is our wee Christmas note and Good wishes to you all
Kia Ora and Merry Christmas from summer in New Zealand,
Well
we have had a few changes and adventures since last Christmas, when on
Christmas eve 2013 Malcolm accepted a new job in New Zealand and here we are,
already 1/3 through our 2 years! We will be back April 2016.
Life
out here has been one long adventure, we have met so many new friends and have
had a go at lots of new skills and challenges we would never have experienced
at home. Last week I was climbing Mt Ruapehu to the volcanic crater in deep snow
and 3 days later we were learning to surf on the beach down from the flat!
We
had the most wonderful holiday with Rhian and Callum and it was very upsetting
to say farewell. They will be back out again in July/August so not too long to
wait. Rhian is working VERY hard during her NQT first year of teaching, she is
teaching a Year 4 Class in Caerleon, but still living in Cardiff. Callum is
also near Cardiff, studying Natural History at University of South Wales in
Pontypridd – he is having whale of a time, enjoying both the course and meeting
lots of new friends.
Skype,
E-mail and Whatsapp with friends back home has made being SOOOOO far away much
easier and we both feel less remote. I won’t go on about the things we have
been up to, if you want a wee flavour we have been doing a blog : http://thomasinnz.blogspot.co.nz/.
I
hope you have also had a good year and look forward to hearing your news. Wishing
you all a Merry and Peaceful Christmas and New Year.
Love, Shona and Malcolm
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