Testimonials From Satisfied Customers

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful news! Thank you so much. It would have been lovely to speak to you in person, but seeing as we're yet to send you our contact details you'd've been a bit stuck. We did get a call the other morning on my mobile, from a mate who forgot we were in New Zealand...and by 'morning' of course I mean 02.30!

We're really, really happy here. There are a million things to sort out, but they're slowly taking care of themselves. The weather's wonderful and Nelson's incredibly laid back and friendly. Everything in this brightly lit landscape keeps reminding us of the south of France; and I write this to the ever present sound of chirping crickets. Ben's just started at the local kindergarten ('kindi' in Kiwi), and loves it. Nicholas is getting on famously with our lovely nanny Nicole. Sarah's getting the measure of things at the school, where she really feels she's able to make her mark. I'm now on the supply list for several of the very good local secondary schools. Term starts next week and I should be picking up regular work in no time.

...in the meant time, as I think I might've mentioned, I've got a part time job in the local petrol station. "This looks like a job for Captain Caltex, Batman!"

As they say here in New Zealand (at pretty much the drop of a hat), 'it's all good'.

We'll forward all four passports (we've got nothing planned abroad!), and really look forward to hearing from you in due course. Those cold, clear days in Chester are lovely, and I'm guessing the weather in England might be starting that long, slow climb towards Easter and new life...as we head into Autumn on the other side of the world.

Diane, thanks again for everything. This is a hugely welcome, significant and encouraging step. Next stop - full New Zealand citizenship...

...and all the very best from this fabulous country for now.

With lots of love

xxxx

Tony, Sarah, Ben and Nicholas E. (Teacher)