Hi Everyone,
Just a quick note to tell you that we will be getting internet at home very shortly... Expect a whole bunch of blogs and photos.
Talk to you soon
xoxoxox
Sunday, 29 April 2012
Saturday, 21 April 2012
TOWNSVILLE
Hi All,
well we have arrived into townsville safe and sound. In fact we arrived two days ago, but our internet and the hotel has been on the fritz but it seems to be working perfectly now.
The morning of the flight;
Dan and i woke up at 4.30 to be at the airport by 5.30. What a frosty morning we woke up too. We got to the airport and check in our extremely heavy luggage of a combined 63kgs not including our two carry-ons which im very certain weighed more then 7kgs each. but oh well the plane didnt go down so it must of been fine.
We said our tearful 'see ya soons'. We didnt want to say goodbye because it wasnt a goodbye, were coming back eventually.
The flight to Auckland went smoothly, we both kept thinking its finally happening. Once we landed into auckland we made our way to the international terminal quite a pleasant walk. Went in through passport control. I got to go through the special screening one because my passport has a chip where dan and VG (Adam Van Gelder another airforce person going) had to go through another area. we got our duty free - southern comfort for Sarah - I later realised that they probably don't have L&P in Aussie :o this was later confirmed that evening! and Daniel got his Jack Daniels Black.
We pretty much didn't have much time between our domestic and international, so it was great because we didn't have time to be sad about leaving New Zealand. Our flight from Auckland to Brisbane was cool. We were on a Boeing 777-300er it was FLASH and the meal on the plane was awesome. Cajun chicken salad. aparently it was a business class meal that was very successful that they brought it into economy!! We aint complaining.
Once we arrived into Brisbane we/i were expecting massive immigration checks similar to our MAF but no collect our bags and then go straight through. When we went through passport control the lady said they just had 3 international planes arrive so they were expecting at least 800 people to pass through and this was at 11am local time (1pm NZ time)
Here we meet up with another couple Becky & Phil Boyce. we all caught the train to the domestic terminal. For those that are looking at coming to visit. their is also a train that leaves at the same spot to go to the gold coast aparently it is only and hours train ride. and i cant personally guarantee it will be amazing scenery.
The heat here is definetly different to that of new zealand. Its humid! not an intense burning heat like what you get back home. you start off feeling quiet sticky but you get use to it soon enough.
So the flight from BRisbane to TOwnsville was pretty much what you would expect flying Palmy to Auckland just a little longer and a bigger plane! Couldnt wait to land.
We were greeted at the Airport by Dave from the Australian Army - he is the one daniel and the rest will be reporting too. THen we picked up our car - a Holden Barina 5dr much to daniels dislike its a automatic lol
We then went and checked into our hotel - The Aquarius which is located on the Strand. To those of you who dont know this is the name of the strip of beach. its very beautiful, palm trees, walk ways its great to walk along in the evening :)
after we checked in. Our room has a view over the ocean towards MAgnetic island.
we went out for dinner with the others to The steak house - The Seaview hotel. they make the most delicious wood burned pizzas yum!
Then back to the hotel.
The temperature here is amazing 30degrees everyday and sunshine galore.Thank goodness for airconditioning in the hotel.
Because were by the beach you get a gentle sea breeze and it makes it a bit more bareable for us kiwi folks.
Talk to you guys soon
p.s My nz phone is still working here, were looking at getting our new cellphone numbers today
will let everyone know once we get them
This is pretty much it for now
Hi All,
well we have arrived into townsville safe and sound. In fact we arrived two days ago, but our internet and the hotel has been on the fritz but it seems to be working perfectly now.
The morning of the flight;
Dan and i woke up at 4.30 to be at the airport by 5.30. What a frosty morning we woke up too. We got to the airport and check in our extremely heavy luggage of a combined 63kgs not including our two carry-ons which im very certain weighed more then 7kgs each. but oh well the plane didnt go down so it must of been fine.
We said our tearful 'see ya soons'. We didnt want to say goodbye because it wasnt a goodbye, were coming back eventually.
The flight to Auckland went smoothly, we both kept thinking its finally happening. Once we landed into auckland we made our way to the international terminal quite a pleasant walk. Went in through passport control. I got to go through the special screening one because my passport has a chip where dan and VG (Adam Van Gelder another airforce person going) had to go through another area. we got our duty free - southern comfort for Sarah - I later realised that they probably don't have L&P in Aussie :o this was later confirmed that evening! and Daniel got his Jack Daniels Black.
We pretty much didn't have much time between our domestic and international, so it was great because we didn't have time to be sad about leaving New Zealand. Our flight from Auckland to Brisbane was cool. We were on a Boeing 777-300er it was FLASH and the meal on the plane was awesome. Cajun chicken salad. aparently it was a business class meal that was very successful that they brought it into economy!! We aint complaining.
Once we arrived into Brisbane we/i were expecting massive immigration checks similar to our MAF but no collect our bags and then go straight through. When we went through passport control the lady said they just had 3 international planes arrive so they were expecting at least 800 people to pass through and this was at 11am local time (1pm NZ time)
Here we meet up with another couple Becky & Phil Boyce. we all caught the train to the domestic terminal. For those that are looking at coming to visit. their is also a train that leaves at the same spot to go to the gold coast aparently it is only and hours train ride. and i cant personally guarantee it will be amazing scenery.
The heat here is definetly different to that of new zealand. Its humid! not an intense burning heat like what you get back home. you start off feeling quiet sticky but you get use to it soon enough.
So the flight from BRisbane to TOwnsville was pretty much what you would expect flying Palmy to Auckland just a little longer and a bigger plane! Couldnt wait to land.
We were greeted at the Airport by Dave from the Australian Army - he is the one daniel and the rest will be reporting too. THen we picked up our car - a Holden Barina 5dr much to daniels dislike its a automatic lol
We then went and checked into our hotel - The Aquarius which is located on the Strand. To those of you who dont know this is the name of the strip of beach. its very beautiful, palm trees, walk ways its great to walk along in the evening :)
after we checked in. Our room has a view over the ocean towards MAgnetic island.
we went out for dinner with the others to The steak house - The Seaview hotel. they make the most delicious wood burned pizzas yum!
Then back to the hotel.
The temperature here is amazing 30degrees everyday and sunshine galore.Thank goodness for airconditioning in the hotel.
Because were by the beach you get a gentle sea breeze and it makes it a bit more bareable for us kiwi folks.
Talk to you guys soon
p.s My nz phone is still working here, were looking at getting our new cellphone numbers today
will let everyone know once we get them
This is pretty much it for now
Friday, 20 April 2012
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
So its our last day in Palmerston North today. The emotions are running on high!! Looking forward to Aussie and the adventure it brings but am sad to be saying 'see ya' to our family and friends.
We just need to keep reminding ourselves we will be back in NZ in 8 months and will hopefully have our first visitors in 4months.
We are pretty much all set to go, just need to sort out our luggage and then were off, freaky!
Thank you to Jess, Nick, Phillip, Olivia, Emma, Chris, Bryon, Matt and Rosie for a great final catch up last night. p.s Congradulations to Jess for winning poker last night (we are all sure you cheated).
Were off to Sarah's Parents for afternoon tea, then our last kiwi roast lamb with Jan, Andy & the boys tonight
Talk to you all very soon
We just need to keep reminding ourselves we will be back in NZ in 8 months and will hopefully have our first visitors in 4months.
We are pretty much all set to go, just need to sort out our luggage and then were off, freaky!
Thank you to Jess, Nick, Phillip, Olivia, Emma, Chris, Bryon, Matt and Rosie for a great final catch up last night. p.s Congradulations to Jess for winning poker last night (we are all sure you cheated).
Were off to Sarah's Parents for afternoon tea, then our last kiwi roast lamb with Jan, Andy & the boys tonight
Talk to you all very soon
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Monday, 16 April 2012
Hi,
So the move to Australia is nearly complete. The house was packed by NZ Van Lines last Wednesday and loaded onto the truck on Friday.
So we are now been staying at Arena Lodge since friday night. The only thing we can complain about is that we dont have the discovery channel :( it is quiet disturbing really lol only joking.
On Saturday we had a farewell party at Jan & Andy McLachlans house. Many many thanks to them. We got to catch up with the family and share some of the details of our adventure. It was an awesome day and evening to the point where we got to see nanna (Joan) do the crab walk!!! :) lol (The video will be posted shortly)
On Sunday we had Sophie Aitken (Sarah's niece) 3rd birthday. We were absolutely blessed with wonderful weather and great company!! Its always a great day when their is fairy bread involved and sophie looked like a fairy princess!!
Monday, Well i (sarah) got my full drivers licence. Yay!! Having my full was vital for me to be able to drive in Aussie. Later that night we were at Johanna & Phil Blakemans (Sarah's sister and brother in-laws) place for dinner. We got to watch little Luka (Jo & Phils 2yr old son) race around the kitchen like a pro!!!
Tonight, Tuesday we are out for dinner with both Dan and Sarah's family at breakers! Its gonna be a great night but hopefully not many tears on Sarahs behalf!!
Talk to you later. Photos will be added soon
xoxoxox
So the move to Australia is nearly complete. The house was packed by NZ Van Lines last Wednesday and loaded onto the truck on Friday.
So we are now been staying at Arena Lodge since friday night. The only thing we can complain about is that we dont have the discovery channel :( it is quiet disturbing really lol only joking.
On Saturday we had a farewell party at Jan & Andy McLachlans house. Many many thanks to them. We got to catch up with the family and share some of the details of our adventure. It was an awesome day and evening to the point where we got to see nanna (Joan) do the crab walk!!! :) lol (The video will be posted shortly)
On Sunday we had Sophie Aitken (Sarah's niece) 3rd birthday. We were absolutely blessed with wonderful weather and great company!! Its always a great day when their is fairy bread involved and sophie looked like a fairy princess!!
Monday, Well i (sarah) got my full drivers licence. Yay!! Having my full was vital for me to be able to drive in Aussie. Later that night we were at Johanna & Phil Blakemans (Sarah's sister and brother in-laws) place for dinner. We got to watch little Luka (Jo & Phils 2yr old son) race around the kitchen like a pro!!!
Tonight, Tuesday we are out for dinner with both Dan and Sarah's family at breakers! Its gonna be a great night but hopefully not many tears on Sarahs behalf!!
Talk to you later. Photos will be added soon
xoxoxox
Sunday, 15 April 2012
Hi all,
The adventure is beginning. Daniel Jones and Sarah Gronn are crossing the ditch for a two year excursion. We are giving up morning tea and embracing recess, No longer using a chilly bin but using a esky. And Daniel is going to start wearing thongs ;)
Watch out aussie we are going to teach you the right way to play rugby and make a pavlova. We will be posting about the experience of adapting to this new way of life.
Wish us luck and we will keep you informed
Watch this space...
The adventure is beginning. Daniel Jones and Sarah Gronn are crossing the ditch for a two year excursion. We are giving up morning tea and embracing recess, No longer using a chilly bin but using a esky. And Daniel is going to start wearing thongs ;)
Watch out aussie we are going to teach you the right way to play rugby and make a pavlova. We will be posting about the experience of adapting to this new way of life.
Wish us luck and we will keep you informed
Watch this space...
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