We had a good time in New Zealand with Darran, Vicki, Hollie and Grace. On the flight there we had some brilliant turbulence that really moved us from side to side, up and down and we dropped a few feet a few times too. Jacob loved it and laughed and giggled all the way through it. I think the passengers around us were pretty amazed by his relaxed attitude to it all.
Whilst on the South Island we got to visit some nice places, see the ocean, snow on the mountains, spend time with Dave's brother and family and meet some new people. It took a little time to get used to the cold nights but the days were mostly favorable to our sensitive souls and by the end of the week it was more like we were used to.
Jacob enjoyed playing with both his cousins but especially enjoyed following Hollie round. I think she got a little worried when Dave kept saying he was hungry and wanted to eat her!
Unfortunately our return flight was cancelled. We had arrived at the airport at 5am ready for our 7am flight on Thursday 3rd January but didn't return to Sydney until 10.30am on Friday 4th January via Auckland! We spent an extra night at Christchurch airport and again got up at 4am to find out we hadn't been booked on the 7am flight and had to run and catch a flight to Auckland. Good job Jacob doesn't mind flying but he was pretty tired returning and slept most of the way. We returned to Newcastle tired and needing our own beds!
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