Duane has brought a new computer which is keeping him & Daryl busy..... I naturally adopt the cooking role and Duane graciously hands over his kitchen, where we all pitch in to enjoy a meal and some wines together each evening before Daryl & I retire to our RV.
Over the next few days Daryl does some work on the 40 to keep her sweet - he finds a few things that are a bit scary had we known - ignorance is bliss as they say....
We cram the 40 full of "stuff" to go back to NZ - the huge boot is chocka and the last few items end up in the cab, then make the run over the hill with Duane early one morning to deliver her to the shipping yard.
We say goodbye to our faithful 40 expecting to see her again in a few weeks. Daryl nearly sheds a tear..
(Little did we know the US government strikes would delay our baby from leaving and we would not see her again for a couple of months). It was a long wait!
We can't thank Duane enough for his hospitality and help he has given us and we will miss him and Cash both. Finally we head over the hill for some last minute shopping at Citadel outlet shops before making our way to the airport and the long flight home. Doesn't seem real and we are both happy and sad about leaving.
We have thoroughly enjoyed our travels and experiences and can recommend this to anyone - it is a great way to travel, to see the real places, meet the real people, relax and enjoy life. Sure you still have your off days, the ups and downs that are life's little hiccups but you have those anyway no matter where or what you are doing and you really get to know someone if you live in a 29 foot can with them for a year or two. The good, the bad and the ugly but if you're lucky like us, you end up with acceptance, understanding and a love that just keeps getting stronger and better.
Who knows where life will lead us next?
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| Home again - sun setting over Kapiti Island, NZ |
