Yesterday we visited the local museum and learned about the history of Taranaki, the volcano and the maori culture of the area. We have seen a few museums since we left but this one was really interesting and well laid out.
We also visited a local farmers market which was a bit disappointing as there were only about 5 stalls! When we returned we had a message from Nic and Mark to say that they were going out that evening from about 4:00 and would we like to use the house for baths, tv etc... We had such a lovely afternoon there. I had a really long hot bath and even Will and Sam jumped in afterwards. Sam watched Pirates of the Caribbean on the telly and Will watched a surfing DVD. Then we made dinner: pasta with a bacon, sausage, pesto, spinach and courgette sauce, and it was so nice to cook it on a real cooker with enough space to chop things properly on nice clean surfaces. Then we finished with a cup of tea in a china mug (not a smelly plastic one) perfect. We came back to the van and were all in bed by nine, so relaxed from the evening that we slept really well. It made me realise how nice it will be when we get to Sidney and rent a house for a month - just having our own space and not being on top of each other all the time. That said it is really nice living in the van but it will be great to be back in a house again. There is a website for house sitting in Australia and we looked on there - it would be good if we could get a house sit as you don't have to pay for accommodation and often just need to look after peoples pets whilst they are away which Sam would love.
This morning we all got up and went in the sea (even me). Then me and Sam walked up to the shops to get milk and a coffee and a chocolate croissant. When we came back Sam did his English school work and Jessica phoned as she has found some flights to Bali, flying in on 20th June...that's just brilliant as it means she will be there for my birthday and it will be really good to see her and Al. Later we are going food shopping and to get the rest of Sam's b'day pressies and this evening possibly heading back up to the Festival of Lights to see a band.
Pic attached of Will going out surfing at Stent Road - also could anyone give me an Archie update please?
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