Yesterday we decided to drive around Lake Taupo. We can see views of this lake from our house and it's about a 100 mile drive around it through beautiful countryside. We didn't see much traffic and enjoyed not being on a schedule. Last night we were invited over for our first authentic New Zealand home cooked meal. I made some contacts through a home school group online and the moms through this group have so helpful and welcoming to us. The main course was roasted lamb and it was delicious. They encouraged us to try it with mint sauce and that was tasty as well. She also made roasted pumpkin, potatoes, a carrot dish, gravy, and banana cake. Yum! We added some bread and enjoyed visiting with them. They have 2 boys ages 9 and 15. They are into Legos as well, so Elias was in good company. Many of you know Elias' obsession with the show "Wipe Out" and much to his joy, their 9 year old wanted to know if Elias wanted to watch it with him:) Of all the American shows to have on their prime time... Speaking of that, the New Zealand shows are... interesting. Not so funny British humor in their sitcoms and not so dramatic, bad story line dramas:)
Anyway, a great couple of days...