Hi there,
I live in New Zealand. (For those people who wonder "where on Earth is that" .... it is in the Southern Hemisphere, East of Australia)
I was born in Taupo (centre of the North Island), only was there 2 weeks, as I was adopted out.
I lived in a couple of places e.g. Auckland (North Island) and Te Anau (in the South Island) while very young. Then my Father got a job transfer to Wellington (NZs Capital City). We lived there 20 years.
I lived in a beach resort area called Mount Maunganui - which was very pretty, and kind of old fashioned when my eldest (Emma) was born (she's now 26). Now Mount M is a very expensive area to live in - but nice to visit. It has the most beautiful beaches.
When Emma was 2 years old I moved to Paraparaumu Beach and bought a house. Here I am 24 years later ....
I love living here .... it is a 10 minute walk to the beach (and beach shops), and a 5 minute drive to the nearest Mall. There are farms and native forests within 5 or 10 minutes drive from here too - so I have the best of both worlds in some ways.
I would dearly love to travel and experience living in other countries. It will happen ... I have started a travel savings account .... it might take me a few years - but I will travel one day
The children (now aged 21, 23 and 26) have all moved to Wellington (50 minute drive from here) ... and they have all done a fair bit of travelling around the World ..... it is great to see them getting out and really experiencing life and all it offers
Sorry that I haven't posted for so long. Health has been an issue.
Have a great weekend everyone.