While on the road I had an article published in ‘The Natural Parent’ Magazine.

 

One of the other contributors to this magazine was lovely enough to reach out and get in touch with us, offering us any help she could as we are new to New Zealand. We made contact and she said we should come round for dinner or even stay for a night or two…

 

11 days later we finally left!

 

This post is simply an acknowledgement to the supreme generosity, warmth and all round amazing-ness of the Batsford family, who not only welcomed us into their home but entertained our daughter with their three delightful children, showed us the best places to explore in Wellington, introduced us to the wonders of cronuts, ice cream for breakfast and the best Mexican meal we have ever had (and we lived in Mexico for a year, folks!) but gave us endless good conversation and encouragement with all our aspects of parenting and adventuring.

 

Here’s to the joys of the people you meet en route and the great rewards of opening yourself up to opportunities.

Rocket, brushing teeth with Esme and Olive.
Rocket, brushing teeth with Esme and Olive.

 

Superdad Keith and Alfie.
Superdad Keith and Alfie.