Reflections on a great trip

Packing up reminded me of when we arrived - it was complete chaos and Arthur was stressed!! Finally we had jammed everything back into the three huge cases and left the van at Auckland airport.

We had driven 3542km over the three weeks and it had been a stunning experience.

I thought it would be interesting to select 6 words each to sum up the adventure and try to capture the spirit of New Zealand so here are mine......

Invigorating
Exhilarating
Dramatic
Clean
Friendly
Varied

and here are Arthur's

Dramatic
Peaceful
Unpolluted
Friendly
Natural
Idyllic


and we did not compare:o)


Our conclusion regarding the van was that it was the perfect way to see New Zealand......and New Zealand is really geared up for campervanners - we chose to stay at good sites and the facilities were great.





Shower facilities at one of the better campsites.......

Arthur would not let me take a shot of him in the bed but here are a few others:o)





pulling blinds











and of course the van went everywhere.......

a truly memorable experience........we really hope you have enjoyed following our adventure and of course its not over yet:o)