It’s all coming together nicely. Not perfect, but certainly comfortable. A few days ago we got an email from one of the keepers at Hamilton Zoo. She was offering some furnished accommodation on her sisters’ farm, which we accepted instantaneously. Not only does this mean we won’t have to stay at a caravan park upon arrival, but we will living out of the city area. Even better, it means there will be no need to rush around intensely, looking for rental accommodation and buying furniture all within the first few weeks. We will be able to settle in to our new environment gracefully.

One more wave of the magic wand has seen one of the keepers Phil works with at Monarto Zoo become our new tenant. He will move in to our house a few days after we depart which is just ideal. We are still going through a real estate manager who will deal with any issues and problems on our behalf, but it is fantastic to have someone we know living here. He will also be looking after our two dogs until we decide if we are brining them to NZ once we get settled.

Not a particularly reflective or philosophical week for me. This was due to working 7 days straight and having a torture of a week with an orang-utan who broke his arm amongst one of the more manageable problems I had to face. But the end is near. I have another day off now, then back at work with my last day being Sunday. My mind isn’t quite anywhere at the moment, but maybe that’s a good thing……it needs a rest……..

Time heals what reason cannot. (Seneca)