Hi all! Thought I'd take advantage to give an update to our move to New Zealand as I'm wide awake at 4.15am - yes, still adjusting to the time zone here in New Zealand! Fell asleep at 8pm yesterday, dribbling into my top (gorgeous) whilst trying to stay awake to look for somewhere to live. But I'm getting there and hope to have acclimatised by the weekend.
So we've been living for two days now in a service apartment at the Barclay Suites, which basically means it's got a kitchen, washing facilities, etc. This place is slap bang in the middle of Auckland Central and has amazing views from our apartment on the 22nd floor.
We're here for two weeks so we're now on a hunt to find somewhere to rent a.s.a.p., but we're a bit limited because we need a dog friendly place and they are few and far between.
Speaking of our dog, we're picking up our Lulu on 6 June. The poor thing has been stuck in a crate, on a 30 hour flight without any food. She should have landed by now in Auckland and residing in a kennel for a 10 day quarantine. I really want to go and see my baby but we're not allowed to touch her so I think it may be more distressing for her to see us but then watch us walk away. I miss her so much and feel sooooooo guilty putting her through this. Now I need a hug after writing that.
The weather has been really mixed - pouring with rain one moment and then glorious sunshine the next. Typical NZ weather. We're just about to enter into Winter (yes, very bad timing for our move!) which means average day time temperatures of 14-18 degs. Not too bad. Better than the UK with winter average in the South East of 3-5 degs. One of the main reasons of moving here. I've had many people asking why we want to move to the other side of the world, away from our family and friends. Believe me, it's not because I'm trying to get away from them, lol! It's beautifully captured here Why I Love New Zealand by kiwipom so feel free to take a look.
It's all feeling very surreal to me being here. It feels like being on holiday and it's not sunk in that this is now our home. I really do miss my family and friends though. I saw a lady today in a shopping mall who looked a bit like my mum and I started crying. I wish you could all move over here and be with me!
Other initial observations since arriving:
Okay, switching off now. Will write again once we've moved into our rental. See you soon!
So we've been living for two days now in a service apartment at the Barclay Suites, which basically means it's got a kitchen, washing facilities, etc. This place is slap bang in the middle of Auckland Central and has amazing views from our apartment on the 22nd floor.
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| View North towards the ferry terminal. My office is the white building behind the ANZ building nearest to the water. |
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| The famous Sky Tower - the tallest man-made structure in the Southern Hemisphere. |
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| Our first sunset in Auckland. |
We're here for two weeks so we're now on a hunt to find somewhere to rent a.s.a.p., but we're a bit limited because we need a dog friendly place and they are few and far between.
Speaking of our dog, we're picking up our Lulu on 6 June. The poor thing has been stuck in a crate, on a 30 hour flight without any food. She should have landed by now in Auckland and residing in a kennel for a 10 day quarantine. I really want to go and see my baby but we're not allowed to touch her so I think it may be more distressing for her to see us but then watch us walk away. I miss her so much and feel sooooooo guilty putting her through this. Now I need a hug after writing that.
The weather has been really mixed - pouring with rain one moment and then glorious sunshine the next. Typical NZ weather. We're just about to enter into Winter (yes, very bad timing for our move!) which means average day time temperatures of 14-18 degs. Not too bad. Better than the UK with winter average in the South East of 3-5 degs. One of the main reasons of moving here. I've had many people asking why we want to move to the other side of the world, away from our family and friends. Believe me, it's not because I'm trying to get away from them, lol! It's beautifully captured here Why I Love New Zealand by kiwipom so feel free to take a look.
It's all feeling very surreal to me being here. It feels like being on holiday and it's not sunk in that this is now our home. I really do miss my family and friends though. I saw a lady today in a shopping mall who looked a bit like my mum and I started crying. I wish you could all move over here and be with me!
Other initial observations since arriving:
- The city has really developed due to hosting the 2011 Rugby World Cup. It's much more cosmopolitan with designer shops and good looking restaurants. Having two harbours there is plenty of waterside views
- When we were here eight years ago we were surprised by how many Chinese and Asians there were. This time round, there are a lot more Indian. A very multi-cultural city just like London, but the people here are still really friendly, unlike in London!
Okay, switching off now. Will write again once we've moved into our rental. See you soon!
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