New Zealand or Bust

Today was the day for Ian to finally depart for New Zealand. A day we all have been looking forward to yet regretting him being away so long. It's a great experience by far. Carol and I will enjoy that Ian has this opportunity and look forward to hearing of his activities. Ian just checked in a few minutes ago from LAX as I began writing this blog. He and a group of other students he'll be traveling with are heading to check out the terminal they'll be leaving for New Zealand from. Maybe by tomorrow night we'll get an e-mail after he gets settled in at the Centre.

All ready to leave for the airport

Becoming one with the cat on the way out the door.

Bags are checked and there's time for
smoothies and coffee before going
through security.

Carol snapped this picture as Ian's plane taxis for takeoff.

After e-mailing to a friend that Ian will be back before we know it, the way time flies, she replied in verse,

"The years go by like nightbirds in a song.
It's just the days and nights that take so long."

She didn't mention where the verse came from but I thought it was good for the soul.

For the next few months my blogs will be peppered with things about Ian's activities and other things New Zealand.