We're here!
Trip Start
Jun 13, 2007
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Trip End
Jun 28, 2007
Auckland,
New Zealand
Thursday, June 14, 2007
We made here safely and on time. Our flight was fantastic, and everyone slept and watched movies on their own personal screen. The boys said the food was pretty good for airline food:-)
Once we got into NZ, it sook about an hour to clear customs and food sniffing dogs:-)
Only one bag of Beef jerky was removed. New Zealand has more security than any of us had seen, which made us feel quite safe.
After clearing customs, we met our bus driver, who is a funny guy, and his daughter. We all noticed something very different. The steering wheel is on the right! And guess which side they drive on?? That's right....left!
I am now sitting in an office writinf from the Diocesan School for Girls. WE got off the bus, and ten minutes later, the boys were performing for the junior girls. Our hosts have been wonderful. They gave us a sauage roll with tomato when they heard we hadn't had breakfast. Then Tim Silva went an purchased some pankcakes from Mc Donalds.
The weather here is like San Francisco, and Julian MEnjivar said " I'm not homesick because it feels like I'm at home." We are all really happy to be here. After these two concerts we will meet up with our homestays, and have some down time....hopefully.
I hope to have some pictures up soon for you all!
Cheerio!
~Samara
Comments
Thursday
Glad you made it safely...BTW, what day is it there?
TTYL :)
Photographer
I am happy to hear that you are all there and doing well! See you on Sunday. Samara, did you get my phone msg.
Dominic/Dante
REMEMBER your manners, take pictures with your home stay families and most important have two tons of fun!!! Heart & Soul, Mom....Who's beef jerky did the dog sniff out???
Nicholas lLukito
How was your flight? Were you able to sleep or you just awake all the way through? Miss Choi just told me that you have passed the royal piano exam!!!! Happy!!! Be polite w/ the host families, take pictures w/ friends, w/ host families, and yourself in it!!! Nike, enjoy this fun time. Be a nice guy!!!
Lastly, MOM misses you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dom T
Hi Dom,
Glad to hear your flight went well and that you landed safetly. Your cell phone has been ringing off the hook. Hope you're having a good time. Don't forget to send a post card to Bob. Take lots of pictures! Enjoy the caves, wish we could be there with you. Andre really misses you!.
Love You,
Mom & Dad
P.S. don't forget to work on your Alegra workbook from SI.
Re: Dominic/Dante
HI! This is samara. Dominic and Dante are having a blast. Dominic's homestay has 11 children of their own so they got to play lots of games!
And their manners have been great!
P.S. It wasn't their beef jerky!
Re: Dom T
Hi! Dom is doing great and has been really helpful!
I will make sure he works on his algebra, and I know Dom misses Andre as well!
~Samara
Re: Nicholas lLukito
Hi! Nicholas did well on the flight, and slept a bit. He's having fun and had a blast at the water park today:-)
~Samara
Re: Thursday
We skipped Thursday and arrived on Friday. tomorrow we have church, and it wil be Saturday for you
Bray
Good Morning Bray -
It is Saturday morning - Sunday to you! Me & the girls are up at Grami's getting organized for a day of shopping. So what do you think of NZ so far? Looks like today is your last day in Aukland and then off to Rotorua tomorrow. Can't wait to hear about the Waitomo Caves! Have a great day and give Terri a big hug for me when she arrives today. We miss you and look forward to hearing from you.
Love,
Mom, Girls and Grami
Bray
Good Morning Bray -
It is Saturday morning - Sunday to you! Me & the girls are up at Grami's getting organized for a day of shopping. So what do you think of NZ so far? Looks like today is your last day in Aukland and then off to Rotorua tomorrow. Can't wait to hear about the Waitomo Caves! Have a great day and give Terri a big hug for me when she arrives today. We miss you and look forward to hearing from you.
Love,
Mom, Girls and Grami
Nicholas Lukito
Nicholas,
Are you having fun? Do you miss mom, pepper,and charcoal? They go to your room all the time to see if you are back after school.Please do all your homework and behave your absolute best!!!!!!!
P.S. Don't scream in the cave!!!!
Love,
Mom
Hey Dobbs
Hope you are having a blast. What's up with the caves?Please remember to take pictures and I know you will remember to journal so we can have lot's to talk about when you get home. Dee is acting strange and goes to your room frequently. Tina is well and GiGi and Shawna say hi.
Write back if you can.
Love you lot's
Mom
Jerremy,Forrest!!!
i love to hear from you, i'm so happy that you are doing well.thank to everyone for taking good care of our children.you gay are awesome!thank you!Daisy ,Jimmy Christopher!!