We have been in Auckland three whole days now but it seems
like weeks. The glider made the trip OK and is still stashed in its little short pack box.
We have looked at a lot of vans for sale and seen a lot of crap.
A lot of shady car dealer types all trying to sell vans in Auckland
and some travelers trying to sell their vans that look like they have had a very hard life.
We finally found one we liked that we bought off of very nice English couple that had had it for a year or so. It has a few issues that need dealing with but this van “feels” good and has a very basic camper set up in it which is quite functional and can be adapted and improved to fit our needs.
After driving and vacationing in so many VW vans over the years it is going to be fun to try out the Toyota Hiace.

Debbie and Hiace

We were going to miss our Xmas dinner with neighbors and friends so we did it early

The dogs getting ready to head to Laurie X Wayne for a wonderful winter and spring vacation at Locovore Farmsin Fort Bidwell. They will hopefully supply security, companionship and loving to the farm during their stay as well as being official greeters to the numerous friends and visitors they will encounter. We will keep in touch with them via Skype. We are already missing them.