Merry Christmas from New Zealand!! December in a nutshell: we arrived safely but exhausted, sorted through our things in storage (we packed for 1 year away, and have been away 5 yrs - treasured items: a burnt spatula, Miriam’s 5 yr old toiletries/lotions half used) garage sale and trade me to sell excess things we stored, Santa parade to watch Grandpa play the bagpipes, Murray worked/studied etc, Miriam & Murray shopped for clothes, it’s been awhile!! We caught up with immediate family and some friends, Charlotte & Hayley are re-introduced to their Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and a few friends, Attractions seen thus far: Gorgeous One Tree Hill (local, public farm), Ride on a small train, big train and a ferry, Free, local playgrounds that are so much fun, just ask Charlotte, Mainly Music, dancing and
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