still in awe

“How often does that happen?” Lisa asked once we were back in the van. She was eyeing the signed “Narnia” book Richard had given to Dulce and Anthony as a wedding gift just before returning to his conference call. I gathered she was referring to the whole experience – touring Weta, holding Oscars, and meeting Richard.

“Well, we try for it on every tour,” Vic said, “but it doesn’t always work out.”

“We only got to look through glass last time,” Josephine said, referring to our tour three years earlier. Mary nodded, agreeing.

“Yeah, I’ve been here twice before, and this is the first time for the Oscars and Richard for me. Third time’s the charm, I guess!”

“Yes, sometimes Weta can’t take us,” Raewyn added. “And Richard is a very busy man. Though, he does try very hard to pop in if he’s around.”

“What a sweetheart,” Susi said. She was reviewing the digital photos she’d taken of Richard on her camera, a smile on her face.

“He likes to let the fans know how appreciative he is of the time and money they sacrifice to come all the way to New Zealand because of these films,” Raewyn said.