Rakaia impressions

Some Rakaia pictures. We are loving our time in Rakaia, really because everybody is so friendly. Sophia Benjamin and Helena have really enjoyed going to school here. My colleagues at work are great. And in the weekends we go skiing (if there is no antarctic storm).

I was given this teddy bear. It is totally hand made, by a lady who is a local celebrity. She makes them out of birds eggs, of all sizes. When you open the arms, the egg opens and a kiwi bird is revealed. We will treasure this when we get home.

This is the view from the medical centre looking to the mountains - our play ground. This is a view typical of the Canterbury Plains - the mountains are totally covered in snow from top to bottom and stand out beautifully against the sky.