Lovely Nelson

Two posts in one day - a bit excessive but you've guessed it we've found an internet cafe at a reasonable price!

What a whirlwind 48 hours we've had, we returned from a long weekend in Akaroa where we went biking and walking (and ate the best fish and chips by the sea) 8 Orca Whales were sighted off the harbour (not by us unfortunately!) We met some new friends Tim and Nikki (and family) through my friend and colleague Charlie. Tim is Charlie's nephew who has now emigrated to NZ. They looked after us and gave us the lowdown on living and working in Christchurch. It was really nice to be spoilt and in a real house for the first time in ages! We then picked up the car that we didn't actually believe we were getting until the morning we were leaving because it seemed like such a good deal i.e. free! In between that Steph visited 2 schools in Christchurch to 'factfind' and we booked various modes of transport and accomodation for Nelson and Wellington!

The drive to Nelson was jaw dropping, my neck is still sore from looking left to right to left again (Steph was driving!) The countryside is so 'big' and green and yes like Scotland but all so new to us. We had lunch with the seals at kaikoura and then drove through Blenheim to get to beautiful Nelson. In the last 24 hours we have fallen in love with the place - we definitely think we could live here for a few months - maybe its just cos the sun is shining! It is so nice though that it will be difficult to get jobs so we're not holding out too much hope.

We're visiting schools tomorrow and SportTasman and the Cooncil for me, then we're heading to Wellie on Saturday.

Will write more soon - hope everyone is enjoying the run up to Christmas - don't work too hard!

Love K & S