Roos and Views

We have just returned from a much needed break- we visited Oz to see Maureen and Stuart and had a wonderful time. Their home is beautiful and we were treated to yummy food, great wines (mainly NZ Marlboroughs!), a boat trip in the warmth and sunshine (very welcome after NZ's cold snap), meeting the local wildlife (thankfully no spiders or snakes!) and plenty of laughs. Many thanks to them both for their kindness and hospitality- we look forward to spending time with them again in December when they visit NZ.

Tom enjoyed golf with Stuart at Hope Island and Lynn and Maureen caught up on the news, and all before lunchtime. It was a joy to see kangaroos up close, along with the varied and colourful birds such as honey eaters, lorakeets and pelicans. Sadly we didn't see any koalas although, with all the gum trees around, there is a possibility they were watching us.

In the time we were away the house continued to grow and the floor for the next level is now being done. As you can see from the pictures, the rooms on the main level are well defined and the shape of the house is easily seen:

The roof should be on by the end of August................watch this space!

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