We’re Home, for a few days…

Larry and I made it home, travel long, smooth and non-eventful.

We have a few days dedicated to household chores before we’re off again.  This time to Sedona, Arizona (with our dogs).

I follow an artist Elizabeth St. Hilaire, who combines two art mediums, paint and collage.  I love her vibrant colors and eccentric personality.  Though I missed her Tuscany workshops while in New Zealand, I did grab a spot in her Sedona class this weekend!

Larry was fussy about the quick turnaround, but I registered for Sedona months before New Zealand was planned.

After my class, we’ll re-explore the area, via hiking a few days; then it’s home again, at least through Christmas…

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So many people to thank for making our New Zealand trip so successful.

Our neighbors: Danielle who lovingly cared for our house and plants; John, Sean & Kristy for the most excellent leaf raking job; the rest of our neighbors who kept a vigil eye should a moving van suddenly appear;

All the amazing people at Happy Tails Dog Kennel for caring and loving on our two dogs; To all the people we met during our travels; United flight attendants, various hotel staff; different restaurant personnel; Kiwi Journeys company, which included accommodations and travel peeps; Airbnb hosts; and the ever wonderful ‘Joe’ (or Jolene) on the street who appeared when needed.

We are a village.

The dogs at daycare.

My cribbage hand at the Auckland Airport.

Lay-down seats. Larry spoiled us.