<p>OK…now I get to the really subjective part of the equation. The boys are very interested in computers and science, the classics, one is into history and military history. We’ve had some chats with an American psychiatrist who was practicing here for a yr. and after talking with them he recommended a Liberal Arts College as they don’t quite know, yet, what they want to be when they grow up. He was most enlightening, especially to the boys, as they have no idea what is ‘out there’. NZ is a very provincial, limited, insular kind of society and I believe that a smallish school would be best for them. I think they should go to the same school as they are very close. Boys would not accept a religious school. This is a very secular country. I’m thinking of a place where they might be looked after a bit more than the usual ‘take a number university’. That is another issue I wanted to put out there for you all.<br>
So Calif. might be a possibility? They have godparents who are a bit ancient but lovely in Sacramento. I have a brother who never contacts me in Ventura. My best friend lives in Monterrey. She would be helpful.
I have never paid taxes there since I left. I pay tax (do I ever pay - 1/3 of my wage and high property tax ) here but earn little money. Ta</p>