I returned the car to my sister tonight and walked back up. The country road was lit by left-over snow and moonshine and it was a lovely, crisp walk. It seemed much shorter than when I was a child, under curfew and late - again. It was also a long walk home from a rendezvous with a boyfriend, beasties and bogies hiding in the shadows.
My devoted family have decided that it is silly to come all the way to get me on Sunday, when the neighbour is passing by on his way home from a wedding. So I am being entrusted to Tony and Kate, and Spook and the children will look after Michaela and the dog. It is still very hot over there. Spook tells me that the circus was ok, though Meg thought it was mean to make the elephant walk backwards. Spook says "As if that was it's ONLY problem!"
Feeling a bit weird going back to such a different world, as I have been so embroiled in this one. Cant think why people choose to leave for ever. If Meg or Finn choose a Kiwi Bride or Groom, they will have to bring them over here.
Have packed the carry mats and bike gear that Spook requested and that leaves room for 3 pairs of knickers. Will need to make sure I don't end up paying £100 excess on a £10 carry mat!
I will start the blog home tomorrow - will be looking for wholistic internet access at every opportunity. It wont be long til I have no idea of British time, but I have kept my watch on NZ time while I have been here, so that I might re-enter the zone with confidence.
Dubai and Bankok, here I come..............
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