I laughed until tears came to my eyes I've decided I will read one of your older blogs each morning before I go to work and I must say that this one is sending me to work laughing and smiling. Seriously funny tale of the washers and dryers. It goes to show how rough life on the road can be and how many adjustments one must make. So far, I've read two of the NZ blogs and you've had rain in both of them. We will see if that continues. I guess that is where Pat bought her nice jacket. We enjoyed stopping by Huka falls and taking a couple of photos. It was pretty crowded on the day we were there.
Enjoyed your comments on the roads and signs. We were taken aback by all the unpaved roads. In America, it would be very rare for those roads to show up on a map. Not the case in NZ.
So this is it....for now! D&P it's been fantastic travelling the world through your Blog and linking in with you too on those few legs. We've enjoyed following your adventures and seeing the beautiful locations via those great photos. Congratulations and well done to you both. Welcome 'home' and hope to see you on the road somewhere closer and soon. T&Tx
Dear World Travelers- a.k.a. Dave and Pat, alias Slowfeet It is sad that your adventures will be put on the back burner for a bit but we know it is in your blood and you will be on the roads less traveled once again. Love to know more about your Starbucks and hotel swat team but ......what a send off!! Thank you for honoring us with one last visit. Certain our paths will cross again... Enjoy your family, building a new nest, meeting new folks along the way and let us know what kind of dog you end up with and please send photos. Most of all have safe and happy holidays.
Land of the long white cloud Hello D & MJ
NZ seems such a long time ago now but we do have good memories of it. And that is what we hope our blog is all about, even in our dotage. That van was a shock - the picture when we booked was not that one - but we forgot what it looked like when we were in it. Until we saw other people's reactions.
Thank you again for a lovely evening to commemorate the end of our trip. Hope you enjoyed Santa Cruz. Look forward to staying in touch and seeing you again in the not-too-distant future.
MJ here I was reading a few of our original blogs this morning and decided I would check out the beginning of your three year adventure. I really enjoyed this blog. When we make it back to NZ we will take that mail run.....sounds like a great time. The bit about Punakaiki brought back some wonderful memories. We were impressed with that area. I like the angle of the photo you took in Kaikora. We miss you and will read more of your older blogs. Hopefully you will get home safely. Please keep in touch with your new friends. Keep us posted on your future travels and hopefully we can join you.
Hello Chris and Nikki Thank you for your comment. Glad you like the photo. Coming from tropical Australia, we tend to get a bit excited about snow, especially as we're going back soon and won't see any more snow and ice for a long time.
What wonderful pictures. I enjoyed reading your blog and the way you paint such a vivid picture with words. Although it isn't in this particular blog, the post office story in BA had me howling. I can't wait to read more of your stories.
Yosemite western entrance This way in is pretty good too. El Capitan sort of takes the breath away - another time to ponder the strength of nature. I can also attest that it is possible to do SF - Yosemite - SF in one day, although a long one.
You had me laughing on this one. When you said you were heading for Flagstaff I knew you had not done your homework on the elevation. Flagstaff gets very cold and windy. The canyon is very nice isn't it? You've seen a lot of nice country side. Vegas....well, what can you say, they spend too much money on lights and I hate the dinging bells of the slots...the constant noise is awful. But, Vegas is fun in short periods.
Sorry about the cold weather I'm glad that you were able to see most of what you wanted with a little backtracking. For me the geology of the West is the most beautiful part of our country. Glad you were able to see it.
This blog made me very nostalgic for my home state. If you see a gig that you guys like, I'm sure you'll enjoy the acoustic experience at Red Rocks. :)
Most people have misconceptions Yes, a large part of Colorado is flat farm land. Just as everyone thinks San Francisco is as warm as Los Angeles. Ha ha. America is full of surprises. Can't wait to hear your other impressions.
Brisvenice used to have a river walk - and it was awesome. That was, untill it was taken from us. Still, at least it allowed us to acquire the name Brisvenice...
Win some, lose some.
Really enjoyed your commentary Texas is unique. I lived in Lubbock for a bit and Dave and I lived in San Antonio for a summer. I have relatives in Austin and a few small towns. See you soon!
Our travels over the years have often sought out those places that we haven't yet experienced. We have loved chasing new places, but there is a change underway. We continue to enjoy experiencing other cultures along with their food, beverages, history and ways of life but now, having a little more freedom, we will also make more effort to seek out out such things as music events and festivals, particular natural attractions that we have missed and places where we can better appreciate the history of a place and its people.
The attraction of the road less travelled and the place less visit... full info
D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley
I laughed until tears came to my eyes
I've decided I will read one of your older blogs each morning before I go to work and I must say that this one is sending me to work laughing and smiling. Seriously funny tale of the washers and dryers. It goes to show how rough life on the road can be and how many adjustments one must make. So far, I've read two of the NZ blogs and you've had rain in both of them. We will see if that continues. I guess that is where Pat bought her nice jacket. We enjoyed stopping by Huka falls and taking a couple of photos. It was pretty crowded on the day we were there. Enjoyed your comments on the roads and signs. We were taken aback by all the unpaved roads. In America, it would be very rare for those roads to show up on a map. Not the case in NZ.