The beat goes on...

Hi all,

Lots has happened since I last posted a blog. We are once again in Cambridge after traveling around with our beloved tent. We said goodbye to our B&B outside of Cambridge on Friday and moved into Ray and Krista's backyard for the weekend. There is an overlap, Krista and Ray get their new house on Sunday and we had to be out of our spot on Friday. What fun! Of course, it rained all night. I lay there listening to the rain, which is usually a pleasant experience but now with our less that water tight tent, induces insomnia. I just lay there imagining and at times experiencing the drips...

Some of the "big stuff" happening include our new car - car number 3 but who is counting. We returned the use-it-while-we-find-you-another-car car after dragging it up the most amazing mountains and down incredibly steep roads loaded to the gills with camping and beach gear. We decided it wasn't big enough and went up...

Then Paul got himself some wheels. He is enjoying the countryside and discovering roads that are unnamed on our maps.

Paul is wearing his jangles while he gets ready for his first ride.

Paul sets off. After months of being together, together, together - the four of us, I wasn't sure he would but he did come back.

Kate's new wheels - we took in the beach again this week - why not?

Mira in front of Marilyn at the Hamilton Gardens in the American Garden.

Paul, Kate and Mira looking out over the Waikato River.

Crazy girls. (See that tooth hanging out of Mira's mouth? She lost it last night. She collected yet again from the Tooth Fairy. Mira must be on her Frequent Flyers program.)

It is lily time.

'nough said.

After yet another trip to the Hamilton Gardens - it is truly spectacular. We took in the Sculpture Gardens while Paul went off to discover new territory on his bike. Here is Kate with an unlikely visitor.

Mira - our fearless navigator.

Mira and Kate with Maori Totems.

The last big item in this week is our new house.

24 Bracken Street,

Leamington, Cambridge

New Zealand

3432

Kate is out in front of our new to us, old to Krista and Ray's house. It is beautiful 3 bedroom house with a bath and a half. We are close to town and only a 20 minute walk to the town pool. It is fully furnished and all ours - tomorrow.

The only drawback is the palm tree full of pigeons - there must be at least 30 and they take great joy in using our vehicles at target practice....

ta for now. s