Blogs from Bucklands Beach, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania - page 3

Un jour chez Malcolm et Sandra, on a decide de promener un peu avec l'appareil photo...... read more

You may think you know what the trinity is. You are wrong. Let me inform you of one more fun aspect of moving to the UK: bank accounts. You see, I had heard that they weren't easy to come by. I didn't listen. I thought that since I had an account with HSBC, and since they're an international bank, they could just "snap" their fingers and open an account for me. Bob would then be my Uncle. It turns out that I do not in fact have an uncle Bob. HSBC have an international banking center in Australia, any such requests have to go through them and then they send us out the standard package which we fill out and return, processing then takes six weeks. Six Weeks! Fine I said to the lady on the ... read more

Cheri and I are taking French classes at the moment. The idea being that when we get to France and want something we can make the pretence of knowing the language. I can confidantly ask for a chocolate frog or a cup of coffee. Apart from that my language is restricted to introducing myself and members of my family. I guess I should have paid more attention in school. Tant pis. I've downloaded information from the British High Commission about the working holiday visa. Most of the requirements are a snap. There are some funny questions which you really have to wonder about though. Such as: Are you involved or have you ever been involved in a group that has carried out or is planning terrorist activities? ummm. How many people would answer yes to that? ... read more

one of the best days we've had together in nz - great weather, great company and loads to eat and drink....... read more