On Dec 22, after a week's notice, Tim, Gendie, Uncle Ed, the kids and I packed up and moved out to Muriwai Valley. Tired of the city life and eager to settle down in the country, Tim and Gendie found the perfect house on a 5 acre plot. Spacious, airy, and perfect for entertaining. Surrounded by grassy knolls, 2 ponds, a stream, and lush vegetation. In no time at all, the pigs had been renamed, a tree house had been erected, and plans began taking form for a garden, compost bin, sleep out, chicken coop, and the list goes on. Just 5 minutes away is the beautiful Muriwai Beach complete with gannet colony, tide pools, and caves all on pristine land --- not a resort or condo in sight. So far we have had to adjust to all sorts of bugs blowing inside with the breeze, ducks eager to come inside, eels in the stream, and colorful lorikeets flying around in the "backyard".
So far, here are the things we don't miss: city lights at night, cars constantly driving by, pollution, noise, traffic lights, and cement everywhere.
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