I want my next apartment to be exactly like Jan's cottage; that's how homey, comfortable and well equipped it was. I had a wonderful, restorative 2 week stay in this lovely place. Jan went out of her way to make me feel like a local, sharing fruit and veggies from her garden, taking me along on a trip to Whangarei, going to dinner at the Duke of Marlborough Hotel and the RSA. Making me watch X Factor New Zealand. (Kidding!) Really, I couldn't have landed anywhere more perfect. I say this even though I didn't have a car. The walk to town was just challenge enough, and very pleasant when the tide was out and I could walk in along the beach instead. (And Jan helped with rides whenever she could.) I did plan to do more, but often I found myself sitting on the deck, looking out at the view, reading, and drinking tea instead. Thanks so much for everything, Jan (and Cudgy-Bear).