as I reported earlier we did not stay at Ellan's place as I had confused my dates for staying. it was my mistake and as we were booked on a plane to leave Auckland the afternoon of the day I had booked for. iin our meeting with Ellan she was gracious and generous in her response to us in our conversation with her.
on discovering our mistake I sent an email to you at Airb&b to cancel our booking which was within the 24 hour cancelation time.