Day 9 - 10: In Transit

Busan to Japan, Narita Airport : 2.05 mins

Narita to Aucklsnd International : 10 hrs 45 mins

- Checking in

Still at check out - love airports 

Bye bye Mrs Seo, we will miss you and Happy Birthday! 

Chilling before flight 

Sorry Oliver, didn't anticipate your full height.......

Just landed at Narita Airport- now for the long wait before next flight :(

Only 51:2 hours before departure: wifi all sorted do everyone happy :) 

Day 8: Busan, last day of touring

 Hotel Commodore: it's old but beautiful 

Old Busan: I went out early and took these photos

The inside of our hotel

Family Portrait Photo

Mr Young and a famous Korean Actress

Busan Tower

Highlights from Busan tower

Busan is quite beautiful with the water, harbour and bridges 

We bought swords - Admiral Lee fought the war between Korea and Japan In 1592. It lasted 7 years. Korea won the but it was close. Admiral Lee is vey famous!

The Fish Market - the boys loved this! 

Group photo outside fishmart? A gorgeous day here in Busan. 

A yummy buffet lunch with food of all kinds. Lovely salads, sushi, fresh fish, prawns, fruit, delicious meats and much more, including some Western cuisine - not to forget the beautiful views. 

Visited Taejongdae: a lovely area with stunning views. We caught the train 

Lovely children 

Amy and Mrs Seo

Devin and Ali have a great time 

The water was a deep blue and shone like glass 

Gukje Markets: great fun with yummy food and cool shopping not to forget some fantastic ice cream! 

The markets are crazily busy with people 

On the march 

Hot chocolates in the bar for last night treats

Mrs Seos birthday is tomorrow - we celebrated it together and wished her a cool day ahead. You rock Mrs S!!! 

The cake was delicious! Yummy cream!

Day 7 : Busan Korea

First decent coffee since leaving NZ - hallelujah (Starbucks in China below average) 

Art classes - painting magnets 

PE Session of Badminton : a lovely picture Harley 

Waiting patiently for the shuttle to return

Go Devin, run 😉

Hoping to connect shuttle and racquet? 👍

Looking for the shuttle ......??

Running for the shuttle ..........

In action.......

A pose for the camera ..........

The school shouted us all to an amazing buffet lunch with beautiful food of all kinds. The children ate well and concluded it with dessert. A very generous and kind gesture 

William eating his delicious green tea gateaux - gave it a double thumbs up 👍👍
Chocolote cake, macaroons and soft serve 👏

At the dessert stand - they had to eat healthy beforehand (then check with me before they went to dessert 😉) which they all did 😊👍

Closest on the left is Mr Kim an agent, Mr Young, Mrs Seo, Mr Kim the Principal, Mr Shim the DP and Mrs Sookhyun the English teacher, in deep Educational discussion 

Beautiful walk around an island where the APEC conference was held in 2005

Busan in the background

APEC building in the background

A gorgeous day!

Exercising Korean style

Where Helen Clark sat at APEC

The children chose a President to stand behind

Haeundae Beach - kids had a wonderful time playing in the sand 😃

Still playing happily

Playing Soccer

Amy looking gorgeous 

Choosing teams

Turned to a tackle Rugga game

Mr Young and Mrs Seo chilling out 👍

A blurry picture taken by restauranter- a traditional Korean meal! A huge day and all tired. 👍👏😊