Safe Arrival

I landed last Tuesday morning in Auckland, New Zealand after a long thirteen hour flight from San Francisco. It was outrageously painful to say my final goodbyes to my family. I just did NOT want to let my mom go at the airport. Her hugs are like a healing medicine to my soul. I thank God for my safe arrival and for my safe travels down to the South Island. I flew from Auckland to Queenstown then had to drive to Invercargill and then onto Mataura. Mataura is a small, sheeptown that is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. The rolling, green hills and beautiful blue sky just melt my heart. I've come to Mataura to attend my best friend, Alyssa's wedding. She met a New Zealander, also called a Kiwi, and they are settling down here.

This week I got to see:

The Caitlins


McClean Falls


Alyssa and Daniel Johnstone's Wedding


Today, I went to church and we had a picnic then played some card games and fellowship!

My first week has been so great!