Friday, July 06, 2012
Crysta Parkinson @ Well Worn Suitcase
A drive through the mountains and we were on the east coast, moving through wine country and toward Hastings, which would be our stop for the evening. The house was far nicer (and bigger) than the name "Baker Bungalow" implied, and we were all very comfortable.
The three older kids shared a room off the kitchen where Maia found two "protection gods" hanging over her bed. Once assured they didn't impact her Christianity, she seemed to enjoy the carvings.
Uncle Garth had a pull-out bed in the living room, and Gran had a king size bed in a nice, quiet room to herself. (Quiet she quickly shattered by inviting Bria to sleep with her.) Justin and I also had a cozy king size bed, and everyone enjoyed the electric blankets.
Ah, but the best part had to be the shower! It was a religious experience, and we each partook in an exquisitely long shower, thanks to what seemed to be an endless supply of hot water.
Maia and Garth were tasked with dinner arrangements, and it was pretty cool to watch what a willing student she seemed to be. They planned the meal, shopped for groceries, and used the well-equipped kitchen to prepare a yummy feast, complete with chicken, broccoli, and ginger carrots. She learned a lot, and it was the first meal she really enjoyed in New Zealand, as she has been very uncomfortable with the "different" and "weird" food.
Cameron and I curled up in front of the fire and played a game and a half of chess -- the half came because Bria decided to knock the pieces off the board while Cam was winning.
The three older kids shared a room off the kitchen where Maia found two "protection gods" hanging over her bed. Once assured they didn't impact her Christianity, she seemed to enjoy the carvings.
Uncle Garth had a pull-out bed in the living room, and Gran had a king size bed in a nice, quiet room to herself. (Quiet she quickly shattered by inviting Bria to sleep with her.) Justin and I also had a cozy king size bed, and everyone enjoyed the electric blankets.
Ah, but the best part had to be the shower! It was a religious experience, and we each partook in an exquisitely long shower, thanks to what seemed to be an endless supply of hot water.
Maia and Garth were tasked with dinner arrangements, and it was pretty cool to watch what a willing student she seemed to be. They planned the meal, shopped for groceries, and used the well-equipped kitchen to prepare a yummy feast, complete with chicken, broccoli, and ginger carrots. She learned a lot, and it was the first meal she really enjoyed in New Zealand, as she has been very uncomfortable with the "different" and "weird" food.
Cameron and I curled up in front of the fire and played a game and a half of chess -- the half came because Bria decided to knock the pieces off the board while Cam was winning.
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