NEXT STOP, NEW ZEALAND

Three flights today ... Brisbane to Auckland, then Wellington, then Dunedin.  Good job we enjoy flying.

The sign at Auckland airport reads:

Tainui joins with the people of Aotearoa in welcoming all visitors and offers a prayer that enjoyment, enlightenment, friendship and a safe journey be your constant companion, always.
NAU MAI! HAERE MAI!  WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME!    ... that's nice.

Julie, Joe and Evie were at the airport to meet us.  Evie booked us into the fabulous Rose Cottage, Outram, for 5 nights.

First class accommodation and hospitality ... beautiful surroundings, warm welcome and delicious homed cooked food.

Luckily for us it was the bi annual Mardi Gras at the school.   Andy was performing

and Julie was in charge of the Coconut Shy

 Evie was a great shot.

A great way to spend a sunny evening.