After a smooth flight to LA with the best flight attendants we could ask for and a very long, but fine flight to Auckland, we have arrived. Everyone slept a bit on the almost 14 hour flight...though some not very much! (They are feeling it now - that's for sure!) We managed to gather cellos (which are all in fine shape) and almost all luggage (one bag was in a hurry to get to Australia...we're hoping it will still show up here in Rotorua tonight) and then we were off.
It has been raining off and on all day which does hinder some of the views of the amazing New Zealand countryside, but it is still very beautiful. We were all awed by what we saw in the gloworm caves...we were afraid we would miss out on the boat ride through the cave because of the high water, but we just made it.
We made a couple of stops in various NZ towns for lunch and pictures and then we arrived in Rotorua a town known by its distinct smell...Evan says it reminds him of his mom's meatloaf.
So now we're off to bed.
We hope to have some pictures up soon...
Cheerio!
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We are Anna Fennel's grandparents in Montana. It is wonderful to be able to "travel" with Anna in this way. Your first posting was terrific. Keep it up.
D&D Hjelmseth
Evan's mom here.
Rotorua must smell heavenly. I make an awesome meatloaf! ( not Evan's favorite though.)
So glad that you all arrived safely and that you had a good flight. Hope you slept Evan!
So glad to hear you all arrived safely! I have heard that New Zealand is beautiful - Matt's friends went there for their honeymoon - and I can't wait to see your pictures! Glow Worm Caves? How interesting - did you get pictures? This blog is very cool - especially for those of us curious to see what you're up to. Enjoy the rest of the trip - try to get some sleep!
So thankful you're all safe and having fun already! Hope the suitcase was recovered.
Rachel, thank you so much for your time in posting here. Such a blessing to be able to track your experiences. Love to my Anna.
Rachel-thanks for the update and especially for news of the safe arrival of the cellos! (I'm assuming that comment was largely for our benefit.) I hope Ben got some sleep and that you're all having a wonderful time.
Becky Fryxell
Deidra Ryan's sister here. I am so glad to hear my baby made it there safely and of coarse my mom too! Sounds like it is beautiful there... wish I could have made it. Thanks so much Rachel for doing the postings. I was biting at the bit to know they made it safely. Hope to see pictures soon. Everyone be safe and have a wonderful time!!!!
Love Devin
David/Phillip's brother, Cece's son, and Katie's cousin here!
I love meatloaf! Wow, I already miss everyone almost as much as I miss this trip (haha)! Have fun at the mud pools!
This is awesome!!! I have been glued to this computer waiting to hear that you all have arrived safely! I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures too. Thanks so much Rachel for keeping us informed. Enjoy and have fun!!! Hugs to Brittany...it's so quiet around here!
Hi Pop & Vic! Enjoy the trip of a lifetime.. livin thru your expierence and cant wait for pictures. All good in Chi town 71 chigger bites and we survived camp! Love J&J
Dear Mr. Welch,
I hope you were able to sleep on the plane. Remember to get me a Kiwi, Koala, and Kangaroo.
With Love,
Annie
Many thanks for Dr. Doan and his crew's metriculous travel arrangement to avoid the Jetlag problem. Hopefully they are fine.
Jenny, everytime we mentioned you, Jayden would look around and then look at the picture above the fireplace.
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