Just us now - Barb, Stew and our motorhome (henceforth to be known as The Beast)
No more nice hotels, CNN and room service. We're ready for the open road, if it's ready for us.
Actually, not so open road. Having decided our first day would be a gentle acclimatisation on broad, flat highways, we managed to get onto 2 hours of precipitous mountain roads. That's the last time I get persuaded to follow the 'scenic route'!
However, it's taken us to our first campsite, overlooking the picturesque Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula. Not too far from where we started, according to the map - but it feels like an Odyssey to us. One giant step for Lewiskind.
We'll try to keep you up-to-date. Our IT skills (or at least perseverance) have so far surpassed expectations. A few pieces of jargon to watch out for:
RV - our motorhome (recreational vehicle)
Woolworths - in this case a major grocery store (and thankfully still in business)
***@! - I'm sure that's how I was supposed to fix the toilet (or, Norwich lost again)
It's a wonderful tonic to see you both in short sleeves under warm blue skies! Be certain our winter days in Norfolk are not so clement...
ReplyDeleteI am really pleased (and impressed) that you have mastered mobile internet access so that we can all enjoy your adventures with you.
The ESP reports today that Norwich are interested in signing Hermann Hreidarsson and Christian Dailly...
Keep a look out for the FA cup results tomorrow, Stew!
Beamer
Where did you rent your van from. I have looked at a number of sites but couldn't find it. There was one good site called http://www.findacamper.co.nz that looked like it had a good selection of campervans
ReplyDeleteGood to see you have the RV, and that you have visited Woolworths!! We remember that scenic route over the hills to Banks peninsula. Weather looks good for you, - we are sooooo envious!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Can't believe I've figured this out!
ReplyDeleteThe Beast looks wonderful- and totally manageable. You're doing it! (OK. Too many exclamation points, but that's just how I feel (!).
And look. I can communicate with Robert on this, too. :)
Love you guys. At dinner we always say "Wonder what B & S are doing now?"
Holding a good thought.
It is a challenge, that scenic route, but well worth it and there's a super cafe near the summit.
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