Mt Cook

Believe it or not... The view from our window at the Hermitage, Aoraki Mount Cook :)

Moon Gazing at Mt John

Roundhill Ski Field

What a stunning day on the slopes at Roundhill, 30 minutes drive around Lake Tekapo. We could see Mt Cook from the top of the mountain and, wow, we virtually had the slopes to ourselves for the day!

Church of the Good Shepherd

Wayne and I went away for a romantic winter holiday to the South Island... to Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, and Waimate xx Dreams come true!

Dad's Birthday Dinner

Yes we have enough yukata's to dress the whole family AND a takoyaki plate...

Bethel's Beach Adventure

Our final adventure with Joey, Phil and Max before they moved back to the UK... A windy walk around the point at Bethel's Beach and then back across the black sandy wild beach. Oh we miss our cobbers!!!

Passover Seder

Last night we shared Passover Seder with some friends from St Pauls.

Passover is an ancient Jewish spring festival. It lasts eight days and is a joyous occasion. It commemorates the rededication of the Jewish people to the service of God each year, by recalling the exodus from Egypt, when the Jews were freed from slavery. During Passover no bread or leavened food of any kind may be eaten, and special prayers are recited.

The Seder is a festive family meal, held on the first two nights of Passover. Matzah (unleavened bread), bitter herbs (a reminder of the bitterness the Israelites felt during the time of their torturous slavery) and roast lamb are eaten. Four glasses of red wine are drunk representing the four phases of redemption, and the story of the exodus is told. A special effort is made to explain the story to children.

The last meal Jesus ate with his disciples was this one, Passover. Christians remember it mainly as The Last Supper, and the First Communion. The symbolism is endless and stunningly consistent.

This weekend we celebrate Jesus' death and resurrection. Have a wonderful Easter everyone! xx