Six months have passed every quickly, and suddently it is time to leave. There have been a lot of goodbyes to say, and we will be sad to leave NZ, although it will be great to see friends and family in the UK again.
So what about the highlights? Well our road trip around the S Island takes some beating, for the sheer scale of the scenery. Auckland itself has some lovely spots, usually volcanoes, and we have enjoyed some great beaches. There's also the sense of being on the other side of the world, which is obvious I know, but still remarkable. Digging a bit deeper into the complexities of NZ culture - especially the Pacific Island influence - has also been interesting. When the weather is good (like today), there is also a peculiar quality to the light, which possibly results from the maritime air combined with the latitude. The colours seem richer somehow, and it makes many of the views a sight to behold.
And the lowlights. Two things for me, the poor insulation in our house (and most others), and the crazy, crazy Kiwi driving. But these pale into insignificance in comparison with the highlights.
So we are off tomorrow; we leave at 12.40 bound for Singapore, and then we fly on to the UK on Wednesday.
Best wishes,
Richard
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