The Fords in New Zealand

We are Chris, Vanessa, Shannon and Alex Ford. We decided some time ago that we wanted to live in a country where the main emphasis was on family and free time rather than the 'live to work' ethos of the UK. We chose New Zealand for this, and many other many reasons. After months of research we decided to settle in the Christchurch area. Our journey begins!

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

And you may find yourself...



...living in a one room shack.
And you may find yourself on the other side of the world.
Thinking, my God, what have I done.

Apologies David Byrne and the Talking Heads, great lyrics that describe the shack that is home until we move into our house on the 21st. And yes there have been a few OMG moments, but mostly good. When the clouds lift and the skies clear the view is awesome. South of Chch the Port Hills and Banks Peninsula rise up from the plains and stretch out to the sea. Ditto westwards the Southern Alps capped with snow, and dittitto North towards the Kaikoura ranges. And east? Ah, the South Pacific!! Almost every day we've been to the beach, really looking forward to walking Diesel there. And yes, I have taken my 4x4 on there already.

Kids have started school, and seem to enjoy it and are building up their network of friends. Their uniform includes an Aussie hat without the corks to keep the sun off.

I (C) have had a couple of interviews, but too early to say yet and one of the options I'm not interested in. Want the comfort of knowing an income is coming soon!

2 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

How cute do they look!!!
Big kiss from Auntie Karen and Uncle Chris
xxx

6:32 am  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

sitting here blubbing away what a great way to keep an eye on you all niall loves your uniform Alex xx

12:50 am  

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