First steps in NZ

Monday 13^th October we arrived in Auckland, NZ about 7.45 half an hour early. While we were waiting at border control I discovered that I could get half an hour of free wifi, so quickly logged in to tell my family we had arrived. We were only waiting about 10 mins when a missionary couple approached us. I just point my finger at them and smiled but not knowing who they were! As they came into focus I was so excited, it was Elder and Sister Witts. WOW! They spent the whole day with us. First taking us miles to our bank only for them to be so unhelpful so we decided we would not bank there! Then th long drive down to Hamilton of course stopping for ice cream on the way. $2.50 for a two scoop ice cream but when we saw the size of one scoop we asked her to stop. So I think it was about 80 pence for a large ice cream, I can see the lbs creeping on. We then went to the Hamilton Mission office. Had a great friendly welcome. I will hopefully be able to post a video of the place soon. Then off we drove in our ‘new car’. At this stage don’t ask me what it is but I do know it is an automatic and has 8 seats. So off to our new apartment. We have ended up with a 2 bedroom bungalow in Hamilton. About 2 mins drive to the nearest chapel (which may not be the one we are assigned to) and 10 mins away from the Temple in one direction and 10 mins away from office in other direction. So very handy for everything.

Next the Witts took us shopping to get our supplies because it was a new supermarket for us it took us ages to walk around. We are getting very tired now. But that didn’t stop us for going to the Witts for dinner. We met another missionary couple Elder and Sister Monson, plus another couple who are members a live north of Hamilton. Can’t remember their name but I’m sure you will hear about them in the future because we are going to visit their house which was built using tyres!!! I think that’s enough for our first day in NZ. Yes folks we really are here.