Thursday We arrived in Auckland Airport with no hiccups. There was some confusion with meeting the shuttle for our campervan. They didn’t give details on where to go just that they would meet us at the airport. We eventually found them and our driver was very friendly and informative. He sounded just like my Dad! We picked up our campervan which is a beast of a thing and then made our way to the supermarket. After shopping we went on to my Mums. John fired up the Barbie and we all filled up on some delicious food. E & S went and picked oranges, ugli fruit and lemons from Mum’s trees for us to take with us. After food, some bubbly (not for Neil because he had to drive the campervan), and enjoying Mum’s massage chair, ... read more

Excluding some turbulance, the flight from Edmonton to Seattle was very comfortable. Samuel said on the plane "I like our class of travel". We are travelling economy, but Samuel was obviously very happy with service etc. We were even offered a free glass of wine or beer. Neil took them up on the beer but I went for a herbal tea, and needless to say E & S went for pop. Now we are in Seattle, we have to wait here for 4 hours for our next flight which will take us to LA. Elizabeth is watching a movie on her tablet, and Samuel is playing on his DSI. Hooray for electronic entertainment. Seattle Airport is great for internet and spots to plug in your devices.... read more

Well we are packed and ready to go! Elizabeth and Samuel are over excited, so we have them sitting in front of the TV to stop bickering while we wait for our taxi.... read more