Sunday - We have finally reached the point where we awoke in the same city where we went to sleep.  As we said, we managed to last until about 6:30 PM and then it was "lights out".  The concern was that on Sunday (today), New Zealand goes to daylight savings time, so we lose and hour.  And we discover that we have no alarm clock.  So Joy sets the iPad, and David sets his watch and sleeps fretfully.  We have no intention of missing the bus to the airport in the morning.

Up early today.  Might as well.  We have breakfast and even have time to use Facetime to chat with Mary and Noah.  And slightly with Laura.  Good to see them, and kind of reassure the youngest (Noah) that we are around.

Packed up our bags and headed to the bus stop.  It was a little rainy overnight, but cleared some this morning.  Just for us.  The bus stop is about 4-5 blocks away, mostly downhill, so the trek was easy.  It's a special city bus that serves the airport and downtown.  We got there in plenty of time.  We really like the bus facilities and drivers.  Very nice and well-informed.  And about 1/5 of the cost of a taxi.

Airport check-in was pretty easy.  No security checks for domestic flights.  Our flight was a 20-passenger Beech prop plane.  Nice ride except for the last 10 minutes or so.  Arrived in Wanganui airport (?) which was misty and blustery.  Met our hostess, Sue and next thing we know, we're at her house.  Very comfortable.  We really like Sue.

Wanganui is a small town in the southern part of the North Island.   On the coast.  This afternoon we just chilled, as we're both still a bit tired.  Tonight we meet everyone else at dinner.

How 'bout this Kiwi Cake?

 We had a wonderful evening.  Ambassadors from all over for this exchange - Japan, Taiwan, US - Virginia, Oregon, Washington DC, and of course us.  Plus others - we still     have more to meet.