The lovely people at the camp had said we could stay as long as we liked on our last day - so we took advantage and had a fantastic last walk along the beach. The day was glorious and we stopped for - yes you have guessed - a lovely coffee and of course a cake!!
We then made the last journey back to Auckland where we made a very tearful farewell to our trusty 'Black Beast'. Can't understand why I would be tearful about leaving a motor vehicle - but I was. We had shared adventures together and due to the fact that the livery was certainly unusual, we had met lovely people who commented and smiled when they saw it! I wonder who is now driving No 7 around - I hope they have as much fun as we did!
From the drop of point we went to the Novotel at Auckland Airport - yes reality was kicking back in!
Our flight was early in the morning so we settled into bed - none of us said much - our thoughts were back at the beach..............
Without a doubt this was the best holiday I have ever taken and I am totally and completely in love with New Zealand. My first thing to do when I got home was to Google how to emigrate! Of course its not that easy - but I would live there tomorrow if the opportunity arose; absolutely fantastic people, stunning scenery, fabulous wildlife and a way of life which is unpretentious and in line with my values...........well lets never say never................
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| Goodbye New Zealand - we promise to come back some day soon and thank you for the blast.......... |
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