New Zealand- Week One- North Island
Geyser at Te Puia in Rotorua We were very lucky to have spent three weeks in New Zealand for the girls' spring break. We did a lot and will have to break this into a few posts. We spent one week in the North Island and almost two in the South Island. This post will focus on the our time in the North Island. Our vacation began on Caitlyn's birthday (as the school term always seems to end right about that time). We had a quick (early) birthday celebration for Caitlyn at home the night before we left since the majority of her actual birthday was going to be spent on planes and in the airport. We love this kid SO much and can't believe she is already 13. And it's been so easy so far. I don't know why people complain about raising teenagers! :) On to the trip.... Day 1- Traveling to Auckland We had a relatively early flight out of Canberra on the morning of Caitlyn's birthday. We got to the airport too early because Shannon doesn't enjoy the stress of rushing t