A Year Down Under: Amy and Rory's Travel Blog

Thursday, October 8, 2009

We're MARRIED!

Hi everyone

A lot has happened since I last updated this blog. Rory and I were legally married on 5 October 2009 at the Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington. We'll have a second (more romantic) ceremony in Africa during our travels, and then receptions in the UK and US.

The rest of the photos can be viewed here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2088286&id=39206091&l=2a83176785

We'll be leaving NZ as soon as Rory gets his green card--hopefully around Christmas. Our plan is to spend a month in SE Asia, a couple of months in Africa, and then some time in the UK. We'll move to Portland, OR for a year or two trial period.

We can't wait to see everyone.

Love
Amy

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Lindsay and Brett's visit

Hi everyone

Lindsay and Brett left this morning. It was great to see them!

They arrived Thursday evening, did the touristy stuff on Friday, and then hung out with Rory and me on Saturday. Friday night they met us on Cuba Street, and then we went to the Hurricanes vs. Bulls pro rugby match. It was good fun.

Yesterday we had a relaxed day here in Island Bay. We took Lindsay and Brett to our favorite viewpoint, out to fish 'n chips, and then to the beach to search for beach glass. We took them to the Jewel of Nepal for dinner, and then out for a quick beer in Newtown.

It was great fun to show them around, and I hope that the South Island is good to them, too.

Love

Ames

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Our four-year anniversary

Hi everyone

We're celebrating our anniversary today. Four years ago, Rory and I met randomly at a hostel in Budapest. The rest, as they say, is history!

So we took a 10K (6+ mile) hike to the top of Mt. Albert, over to the other side to Lyall Bay, and then followed the coastline back to Island Bay. We stopped for a cheap beer at the Bowls Club on the way home. It was a lovely day.

This week we're hosting Lindsay and Brett, some friends from home. Expect some piccies of pro rugby, too, as we're going to the Hurricanes vs. Bulls match on Friday.

I know I haven't been reliable at updating the blog. When you fall into a routine, you just sort of forget you're on holiday. Things haven't been easy either: Rory is still recovering from Whooping Cough, our jobs have both been stressful, and I was bitten by a white-tail spider. Ah, travel!

Love

Ames