A 3 am start for some that woke giggling and nervous for their day ahead, heard through the wall. Saxon was the last to appear - was busy doing his hair! We were at the airport on time at 6am. We had a great flight. Bethany squeezed the stressball so hard during take off she has turned the ball's face inside out and was the quietest person on the plane for 3 hours! Ollie's face was a sight to behold. He was enthralled throughout the flight.
We were greeted with typical tropical temperatures when we landed and it was a beautiful day. After dropping our bags at Jean Mariotti we walked into Palm Beach and caught Le Pettit Train which took us on an informative and interesting tour of Noumea.
The kids have been great and loved the day. We were so proud of them as they each went up to their host and greeted them in the correct way, totally embracing the cultural experience ahead.
We have had no phone calls yet!!..... so I'm sure they are all well-settled for the night. I know we are looking forward to an early night ready for tomorrow's morning at school. It's amazing to think you are all freezing at home only three hours away and we are sitting in singlets and shorts on such a beautiful balmy evening! Sorry.....!
Au revoir!
The tis team
Hi guys, glad to hear your safe and sound! You must have sent some of the lovely weather over our way today? Look forward to seeing the tan's! Jess don't forget to take your pills :-)
ReplyDeleteYou look very smart in your dress uniforms.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah. Forgot to tell you. Beth absolutely hates take off's and landings. Are you sure she was quiet for three whole hours!!! Beth you may often be fighting with your youngest sister but I think she has finally stopped crying because you were going away. She cried the whole way through her ballet lesson on Monday! Hope you all settling in well with your host families. Cant wait to hear more from you.
ReplyDeleteWow,this is great we feel so connected.
ReplyDeleteOllie we would have loved to see the 'in awe' look on your face on board Flight SB415.I am sure it won't be the only time during your trip!
You certainly did all look really smart in your uniforms.
Enjoy getting to know your host families and have a great day at Jean Mariotti School and with your billets.
Ollie, Oscar,(the parrot)enjoyed time on my shoulder today but wouldn't kiss Ben and Wilson,(the Kune,Kune piglet) continues to eat and sleep.
Look forward to hearing more. Love mum, dad & Ben
Ki ora whanau............. Weve had plenty of chocolate and a tropical day for this time of year in Taupo. Room 9 had to lol because of Saxon and his hair. (typical the girls say) Jake a.k.a Porangi Heke....... is MIssing Mrs Westerman. lol........ but im sure Whaea Shirlene will sufice for now. (wont she Jake aka Porangi Heke). We are going through lots of tissues. Taite thinks she is the kiako of te ruma but we know shes not.
ReplyDeleteMacca Pacca aka Te Roupu o Ruma iwa is doing really well with their te reo maori.
We miss Madame Westerman
Au revoir
Ka kite
Na Ruma Iwa o TIS
Hi Chloe looks like you are having a great time hope all is great with your host family! looks like great weather hope you have been swimming. Happy Happy Birthday Love you heaps mum
ReplyDeletehi harry it's paul here. hows it going in NEW CALEDONIA!looks pretty cool with the photos of the island.
ReplyDeleteHope u have a good time
from paul
Hey Claudia, Hope you are having a great time, send some sun our way. Love Nessy John Grace and Ollie x
ReplyDeleteHi Hannah, we are having trouble sending you a message.
ReplyDeleteHi Hannah. I think we have finally sorted out this blog:) We have loved reading all of the Noumea's daily reports - thanks Colleen. wow, what a beautiful paradise. I am very envious. How are you enjoying the breads & choc crossaints???? It is very quiet without you - but your brother and sister are missing you:) I am so happy your cold is getting better. Luv Mum
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