Whakatane Final Clean Up

We are hopefully getting a senior couple to move into the flat in Whakatane this week. Like us they are waiting for their visa but when I go into the office on Monday I’m hoping they are on their way. We purchased a couple of easy chairs in Hamilton and a kitchen table and chairs in Tauranga which we collected on our way down to Whakatane on Wednesday evening. We didn’t arrive until nearly 9.30 but Elder Hillier and Elder Fisi’italia helped Elder Saunders put the furniture into the flat. The next morning we cleaned up a little and cleaned a few of the windows. We then went shopping for a proper window squeeqy before meeting up with Elder and Sister Hawkins for dinner. (We also booked our places for a tour of White Island on Friday, but more on that in our next blog.) We did a little window shopping for a new leather sofa for the Temple Visitors Centre in Hamilton, what fun.
The place that the Hawkins had found for dinner was a private fishing club but open to the public. So as you can imagine it was a bit pricey but it was worth it. I took the chance and ordered a Thai chicken curry and it was delicious. Now what do you think Elder Saunders ordered? I’m not going say as those of you who actually do read and respond to me privately can answer. We had a lovely time with the Hawkins who are such a special couple.