A few months ago I was invited to a workshop in Spain and
managed to get some funding for the flights from the New Zealand Royal Society.
After a long, long, long flight via Auckland, Brisbane, Dubai – I arrived in London
and caught the bus to Coventry where I was met by Grandma and Grandad. Mum and
Dad arrived the next day from Aberdeen and it was great to catch up with
everyone, including Aunty Irene and Uncle Jim. Then Mum and Dad and I headed
down to Paul and Thalia’s to see their new house and catch up with the kids.
The house is almost finished... just a few minor things to be fixed and grass
to grow. It looks great and it will be amazing when it is completely finished.
I was especially jealous of the enormous larder and the kids playroom with it’s
lego floor! Needless to say we played quite a bit of lego – especially as
Hattie got some for her birthday. We also played a lot in the garden and went
for a couple of nice walks with lunch at RAF Halton – an ex-Rothschild House.
Paul and Thalia's new house
It was nice to spend a few days seeing family and getting
over jetlag – greatly helped by the fact that it stays light until 10pm. Thanks for the hospitality – I hope to
return it one day when you come and visit us in New Zealand.
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