Their website says they have the world’s smallest penguins. Could it be more perfect?

Norway is super pretty

Every year the Sisters read the list of The 10 Most Livable Countries when it comes out. Ava has moved 7,500 times, living in 67 different states, but Amylynn has lived in the same town her ENTIRE life. So when the list comes out we’re always interested in daydreaming about options.

This year there were three that struck our fancy.

The number 1 country on the list is Norway. The place looks gorgeous and, by all accounts, the Norwegians are very happy. We’re going to take a pass, though. There’s the issue with none of us speaking the language, but that’s the not the big one. We couldn’t think of any super cute animals specific to Norway. We hope we don’t offend the happy Norwegians.

See the pretty hockey player!

We’re certain their animals are adorable, but none of them especially inspire us to larceny and kidnapping. Good news, Norway. You’re safe for now.

Canada is number 8. This is an intriguing option. They’re just over the hill and we understand they are very polite up there. That would be fantastic since we appreciate polite people. Also, they speak English in Canada, mostly. We are much too busy to learn another language. Or maybe it’s lazy. Whatever, we’re probably not going to Quebec anyway. But English fluency is not the primary reason to consider Canada. Do you know how much hockey is up there? A-freaking-lot. Canada we would tell you to prepare yourselves for our arrival, but it turns out there is a TON of snow up there. We’re not real fond of snow.

OMG! Sheep with attitude. New Zealand is perfect.

So it’s the number 7 county, then. New Zealand. We kind of like the idea of being hermits so long as there’s a mall nearby. The American impression of New Zealand is that it’s a gazillion miles from anywhere, so the hermit thing could work out. Also, there’s shopping. They speak lovely accented English there and the scenery is gorgeous. It’s very close–only 3 1/2 hours by plane from Auckland–to Sydney, Australia. If you recall there are quokka in Australia and we really, really want a couple of those. We figure it will be a hell of a lot easier to smuggle a quokka into New Zealand than on a 77 hour flight to the US. And Tasmanian Devils are right there. We’re pretty sure, if we get a hold of a tiny baby devil, we’d make it love us. But here’s the kicker and why New Zealand will win the race. They have HOBBITS. Done deal.