A Sunny Day in Te Puna

We don't want to rub it in but as the Brits amongst you continue to freeze in the gales and snow, our warmth and sunshine are forecast to last until at least the end of March! Water shortages and drought are likely so Tom is hastily cleaning and filling the spa in the garden before a hosepipe ban is imposed. Lynn is supervising from a semi-reclined position on a sunbed. It's a tough life!

The chilli red mini now sports a fun new number plate.

"Sweet as" sums everything up:

• The weather is "Sweet as"
• Work is "Sweet as"
• NZ, Te Puna and Tauranga are all "Sweet as"
• Driving round with the roof down is "Sweet as"
• Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines are "Sweet as"
• Finding Heinz tomato ketchup in the supermarket was "Sweet as" (the Kiwi version just isn't the same)
• Not watching TV at all since we got here is "Sweet as"
• Seeing the Pacific Ocean every day is "Sweet as"
• Seeing the Kamai Hills every day is "Sweet as"
• Watching the Furries bask in the sunshine and warmth is "Sweet as"
• The sunrise and sunset from our home are "Sweet as" (and usually awesome too)
• The Hakuna Matata philosophy is "Sweet as"

Have a great time in the snow if it's arrived where you are!

More to follow soon....................................................................