I have been in New Zealand for over a week now and I’m starting to settle in quite nicely. I had a bit of an issue computerwise because first we had no internet, then we got internet but I couldn’t login to my blog! I had to contact my host and get new passwords and everything. That’s what I get for saving passwords on my computer and not remembering to write them down. Everything is resolved now, though!
I won’t bombard you with everything all at once but I have so many adventures already to tell you about!
Today I went on a nature walk at Mount Holdsworth with Josh and my mother-in-law (who we’re currently staying with).
Josh said that when he was little he used to crawl in there.
That’s me looking pensive.
Tree in the way of the path? No match for my expert climbing. (sarcasm there)
Viv admiring a Silver Fern. New Zealand’s national tree.
Apparently it’s really called a Punga! I can remember Silver Fern better, though.
Josh taking sneaky photos of me and Viv again!
Josh being a cheeky monkey.
Josh again admiring nature.
Josh loves nature. He went and sat on a rock in the middle of the river.
I love this picture of Josh but Josh wasn’t impressed by it.
We kept telling Josh that since he kept walking across the river to take off his sneakers. He told us no and that the water was really cold. I told him to harden up and took off my shoes and socks and stood in the river. This only lasted a few seconds since it actually was really cold. Later on, this became a contest of what we could stick in the river. After Josh laid on a rock and stuck his whole head underwater, I forfeited.
Josh’s shirt is wet from dunking his head. I’m not really that short, by the way. Josh is just really, really tall.
Some flowers on the way out.
We had a really great day!
PS: I miss these guys.
My parents, sister, and me at the airport when I was leaving.
It’s SO PRETTY!!! Looks like you guys are having a blast! Can I come?
Looove the second picture of the national tree. Trees + sun = Awesome.
YAY! Caity is back online! Although, get offline (except to blog) and go out and explore and collect lots of rad adventures (then blog about them).
Moving to another country is exciting, but also scary and kind of weird. You seem to be settling in nicely, and hopefully your family will come visit once you’re settled. Two of our housemates are kiwis. We’ve already pretty much been TOLD we have to come visit them in the future. And then I will pop in and see you, because NZ is so just a tiny little island you can just walk across in a day, right? ;)
Hehe. I bet ponga isn’t the only Maori word you’re having trouble with! We have some rather crazy and hard to pronounce things here. Even the word Maori itself is hard to pronounce correctly.
Nice to see you’ve settled in and you’re having some fun :)
I’m so glad to hear you’re safely across the borders and that you’re setteling in. It looks really beautiful there! And I LOVE the picture of you climbing over the tree, it made me laugh :)
That’s really awesome Caity! I heard that NZ is really pretty! We’re planning to travel there!
Amazing, so pretty! Glad to hear you are settling in :)
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I’m so excited you’re in New Zealand! Are you experiencing culture shock? These are awesome pictures – New Zealand is so beautiful!
YAY! I’ve been anxiously awaiting a New Zealand post! I can’t wait to see more photos and hear about more of your adventures. Looks like a wonderful nature hike!
ooh, nice!
hope you don’t run into any scary bugs! Do they have scary bugs over there?
Those photos are gorgeous! It looks like you’re settling in well. It must be so exciting, and scary at the same time. Enjoy the start of a new life!
Horrah! Glad your journey to the other hemisphere went well and that you’re settling in nicely! :D Very exciting!
Looks amazing Caity. Glad you got the computer issues figured out!
New Zealand looks beautiful. I’m jealous but I’m so glad you’re having a great time!
Wow, New Zealand is absolutely gorgeous. I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself. It’s normal to miss your family though.
Ahh Caity! I’m so happy to hear that you’re settling into New Zealand nicely. The photos are gorgeous, and you look so happy! *hugs*
so glad to hear from you and discover that all is ok (I was actually a little worried!) I know how hard it can be when moving to a new country and finding your place… I am so excited for you! I can’t wait to hear about all your adventures! you better plan on blogging everyday to tell us everything! How are your folks taking your departure, and your sister too…? Must not be easy to have you so far away… cheers
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG
I leave you alone for a few weeks and there you go moving to New Zealand.
How awesome, awesome, awesome.
It looks beautiful. You do. Josh does. Well , handsome I mean. And super super tall yes.
Ahhhhh, how awesome! And so glad you’re on the Net!!
Whoo- hooooooooooo
xoxoxo
Oh , I was wondering about Moko and went back to read your posts. Glad to hear she will go over later. Will she need quarantine???
OMG OMG OMG.
You’ve moved to NZ!!!!!!!!
Xoxo
I’m so glad you made it there safely! It looks really pretty there :)
So glad to hear you guys have settled in ok. New Zealand seems amazing. It’s on my “to visit” list.
Please post some more pictures whenever you have the chance.
xo
It looks like you, Josh, and Viv had a great time on your nature walk! I can’t believe you put your feet in the icy water! (BRAVE!) I’m glad you are doing so well, but have to admit that I miss you soooooo much! I’m looking forward to skyping with you! I LOVE YOU!
Wow. It looks amazing over there! I’ll definitely visit New Zealand sometime in the future. It’s been on my list for ages.
Pretty! Glad you are taking advantage of your new home!
Beautiful pictures! I’m glad to hear that things are going well!
Hope the jetlag wasn’t too bad. That’s what gets me every time!
So glad you’re both there and safe. And that you’re writing here again!
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I'm Caity! I am a New Yorker who married a Kiwi and recently moved across the world to New Zealand. I'm a math teacher who enjoys the outdoors, photography, video games, music, and general geekery.
Life is a great big adventure and I am beginning a whole new journey. It isn't always easy but it is always worth it. ♥
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