It was great to stay in Jared’s house and meet his lovely family! Before visiting, I asked him some questions and he replied me fast although most of messages from him were in Chinese. Yes, there was a language barrier to talk with the host bc the two elder couple couldn’t speak English. But they were trying to communicate with us by using a translation machine and their little grandchildren helped us to talk to them as well. So it wasn’t a big issue for us. (Especially we are Japanese and can use kanji) Also, Jared drove us to the airport at the early morning 6! That was so helpful for us. Overall, it was great stay and I wish I could see their family again for the next time I visit NZ.