patsylabrador Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 My son recently left a difficult and dangerous job, and is now attending a snowboarding course in New Zealand. I get so many happy emails from him now and great photos, he looks truly happy. It's so lovely to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I'm glad he's having a great time after all he's been through. He deserves to have a great time. We had a girl from New Zealand attend our school for a short time. I can still remember the photos she showed of the huge plants they had out there. She was standing under one gigantic leaf in one photo. Its stuck in my memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 An ex-boyfriend of mine has spent the last ten years or so travelling around the world and working in various different places. He's currently working on the slopes in New Zealand and loving every minute of it. It looks a beautiful place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 It's certainly the place to be if you like the outdoor lifestyle. I grew up in New zealand and seemed to be outside from first light 'til dusk, when we returned to England I couldn't understand why people spent so much time inside ( now I don't understand why we don't all hibernate from October - March ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 My Mum's parents and brother and family all live out in NZ. We visited a few years ago and loved every minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 It is, no question about it. We emigrated here over 2 years ago, & those that were forum friends at the time will possibly remember how difficult the to emigrate or not decision was for me. I never was unhappy in the UK, no grudges, no reason to leave...except for opportunity & adventure. But NZ is magical, the people are amazing, warm, friendly, welcoming, the climate is still very seasonal, cold in winter, warm in summer, but no greyness, no drizzle. The scenery is awesome. Some days I still find myself pinching myself that I'm lucky enough to live here. I used to commute 9 miles to work from Dartford to Plumstead along the A2 in traffic jams most mornings. These days I drive 45kms through the most beautiful scenery......and it takes less time than the much shorter A2 journey ever took. My children are flourishing, skiing or snowboarding in the winter, watersports all summer. They're rarely home & happy & fulfilled. It's not Utopia, there's things I could complain about, but they're trivial when you take the bigger picture into account. I love, love, love NZ If your son's planning on visiting Rotorua & wants a home cooked meal or a bed for the night, or even just the low down on the place just drop me a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 Thank you for your kind offer, I shall let my son know, he's pretty well house trained. Your comparison of your commutes to work say it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 That sounds fantastic . He certainly deserves it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
