like a little kid waits on Christmas.

Can I have permission to take a moment and gush about the plans in the making for my sister's visit? I spent all of last night mapping out the week, and I think my mind has already up and left for vacation. I can hardly wait.

Saturday morning - she arrives!
- Spend time showing her around camp - if the weather is friendly we'll do some kayaking and rock climbing.
- Dress up for the evening out.
- Begin by going to an Eastern spa where we'll get nice warm, scented massages. Mm.
- Go to the movie showing of Robin Hood.
- Have the most beautiful dinner in Sky Tower - the revolving restaurant high above the Auckland city lights.
(That's our splurge day, and a chance for her to feel pampered after such a long flight.)

Sunday -
- Drive out to Piha beach & Karekare beach for a relaxing morning of being with God in quiet, beautiful places.
- Have coffee/lunch at a tiny cafe by the beach.
- Come back and go grocery shopping for our week of travel.
- Possibly also go hiking out at Fairy Falls. (if time is left)
- Pack the car up!

Monday-
- Greet the sun and drive towards the Coromandel.
- Spend the day hiking through the beautiful bush & mountainside.
- Arrive at our hut, where we will stay the night.

Tuesday-
- Wind our way back down to the car in the morning.
- Drive further into the Coromandel area.
- Visit Cathedral Cove (Prince Caspian), Hot Water Beach (you can dig in the sand and hot water springs up!), and spend time
hiking through more areas where Narnia was set.
- Drive an hour west to a lodge where we can access internet, watch a movie & enjoy soaking in a hot tub.

Wednesday –
- Drive 3 hours to Hobbiton (Nadia is a big fan).
- 3 hour tour of Hobbiton (currently filming "The Hobbit" there now) - sheep farm will be included in the tour. Hm.
- Drive into nearby Rotorua to take the luge, or a gondola to catch pretty views and have some fun.
- Stay the night at a nearby camping cabin.

Thursday-
- Drive back home
- Pack a picnic lunch & spend the day at the Auckland zoo. (weather permitting)
- Come home & watch a movie/relax/go for a run?
– Possible dinner at a friend's house.

Friday-
- Explore more beaches, maybe visit a few parks, shop for souvenirs if needed.
- Cook dinner together.

Saturday-
- Visit the local farmer's market & vineyards.
- Pack up & head to the airport.
- Say a sad and not-so-fun goodbye,

So of course everything could change at the drop of a hat - but that's the tentative plan. Who wants to come visit me next? :)

But seriously. You should.