We went to Oosterhout and purchased some of the necessary equipment and travel handies we may need during our stay in New Zealand. We bought a matching warm hooded top. Great colour, right?
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Love these bright colours. |
And, we have truly started the official COUNTDOWN. Yes, already! Our first planning session started nearly 2 years ago - and now we leave in 9 months. How the time has flown. I have had contact with tante Trees and oom Wim ( mum's sister and brother in law) to pre-plan our dates with them. We needed to check if we were able to stay a couple of nights between the 14th and 17th March 1015. And the response was " bring your togs and save save save"! How cool is THAT?
We felt it important to be well prepared and as we intend to travel with a back pack it was important to decide on size and quality. The contents all need to fit into this chosen model.
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Trying to keep it light |
Travel towels, International plug, tramping socks etc etc etc.
Our summer season is starting. Another few weeks and the boys will have the 6 week school holidays. Friends are discussing holiday plans. Due to the impending trip we are having a stay at home summer. That too can be fun and enjoyable.
Marcel and I have sorted the week routine out. I am home from Sunday to Wednesday and work Thursday to Saturday. Marcel is stay at home dad on those days. Great he can spend time with the boys and that we had the possibility to make these most suitable work and at home arrangements..
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Happy tramping |
My gratitude knows no bounds to my boss Cees for making this trip possible - to be away from work for this period. So great he has co-operated unselfishly to let this happen.
We ( all 6 of us) have also planned to visit Schiphol - so the boys can see where mum and my journey will start and finish. Good to get oriented before hand. This really is a trip of a lifetime.
Well, that's my update for now. Be back again soon.
Bye for now, Veronique ( and mum of course)