The dream takes shape !

January 4th 2009

Ita and Nick had previously lived in New Zealand for 14 years, but returned to Ireland in 1998.
One of the things we had always promised ourselves was a return trip 'down-under' in order to catch up with some of the great friends we had left behind. After more than 10 years dreaming, we finally made that dream come true in 2009.

January 6th 2009
We were collected at Auckland Airport (which is much bigger than we remember) by Barbara, Ray and Nikki. Back at Barb & Ray's house we were joined by Ann, in time for dinner. When Nick heard the suggestion from Barb to Ray that he could "throw something on the barbie" he knew he had finally arrived!