We are here!!!

The Polar Vortex couldn’t stop the HH Kiwis from travelling.  All flights were on time, and even the long flight from LAX to Auckland wasn’t too bad!  We flew to Wellington today to meet up with Anthony and Marina.  First stop- lunch at a popular surf club turned café.

We drove to a great lookout to see a panoramic view of Wellington. 

The girls even  sat in front of a monument made of rocks from Antarctica.  We learned a little of the history of Wellington’s role in supporting the earliest scientific discovery missions to Antarctica. 

We took a short drive down to Paekakariki Holiday Park.  We have an adorable lodge for all of us in this beachside town.  We all walked down to the beach and watched a few of the brave Honeybears swim in the Tasman Sea! 

We are looking forward to a great dinner in town, and are excited to explore Wellington tomorrow and take a private guided tour of the National Museum.  We are all in awe of the beauty found in New Zealand!