What an adventure this has been. Even just four months ago we had no idea we were to live on the other side of the world for three months. This has been a huge lesson for me. I have made great strides in my own sense of being and with lots of time to breathe to get some clear ground on my purpose and hopes. The kids have bonded on an entirely different level and developed a sense of gratitude for all that they have back home. As have I. Honestly we have not had any contact outside of the five of us pretty much for the entire time we have been here. This has brought us quite close but it has been a big test too. I am craving adult relationships and cannot wait to not rely on Facebook and Viber and Zoom for any contact. Yes I did sit by my phone a lot here waiting for it to beep at me. I am ready to throw the jolly thing out the window now. We have learnt that New Zealand is an amazing place but there really is a whole world of beauty and wonder out there. Cheshire is a special place now in our hearts. I was thinking I would like to list all the things I love about here but I won't because it will be a long list. I would say though that the National Trust Parks and Country Parks are such a treasure and can be loved by all. We have also discovered our own capabilities and hope to do more exploring and walking through nature back home. What we have really found is that family and friends mean so much to us and we can't wait to be with our favourite people again.
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