And then they were Kiwis

After 3 years of hoops and paperwork, we were finally awarded residency for New Zealand. As the NZIS went to put the pages into my passport, they noticed that it was full. One silly little final snag, but I was able to return to the US and get the stamps at the NZ Embassy in DC. This may be simply a legacy move, or maybe we’ll move there on a more permanent basis, we’re unsure as of now. We do know there are far more opportunities for our kids here in the US, so we’re not anxious to rush off anytime soon with them. And now that we have that in hand, Debra and I have started our divorce petition amicably. We continue to be great friends, and yet the form has changed, so we’ll recognize it legally.

Those Wacky Wicked Campers

White Knuckled Sophie

If it goes fast, Sophie's all for it. If it's scary - bring it on. Thus we found ourselves at Tahunanui Beach in Nelson on the go-kart track. The two of us were cutting it up as fast as we could, having a blast zipping around the track, trying to overturn our karts. And a week later, in Cardrona just south of Wanaka we hit the ATV's and rode them through the bush. Fording streams, climbing hills, and blasting across the dirt tracks with these powerful machines between our legs was a howl. My daughter, the petrol head.

The Southern Alps

Lake Wakatipu

A stunning ride