12.23.05 Back on our way to Auckland

UPDATE: Brad got his luggage back!

So we tried to go sailing today, but the wind was too strong. Instead, we drove around the Auckland suburbs and went to some of the beach area.

We also are getting prepared for our beach house trip to Whangemata (the "Wh" is pronounced as "F", as we just now learned). We just made a pit stop for some beach gear (water guns, floaties, wet suits) and plenty of food for our Christmass grill dinner. We'll celebrate Christmas there with Steve Kiwi's family and us. Tomorrow, April, Lauren, and Molly get in so there will be more trouble :)

Tonight, we are heading out in Auckland with Steve-O (Steve-O is a Kiwi so he's being our tour guide) with some of his friends who are in town. We are currently preparing some Christmas "jell-o shots" (i.e. a red and green Jell-o/alcohol concoction) for the early arrivals tomorrow. If you need the recipe, just let me know. Cheers!!