The long journey home begins

Well, we are in a Mercedes van, just the six of us, and Donna. We left our last hotel at 930 and expect to be in Auckland around dinner time. A quick bite and then an early departure for the airport to fly back to Sydney, Los Angeles and then Phoenix.

Our quick bite provided us with our last picture of the gang.

Drinks were coming.

Back at the hotel.

Beautiful
Tour mom’s final time with her boyfriend. Like a sailor she has one in every hotel!
A light fixture on the lobby of the hotel.
My only shot of Auckland.

This trip has been different than our others.

It is not so much the sites and places we have visited and seen. It is more about the friendly and kind people we have met and raw scenery we have observed. Both countries are beautiful. Amazingly clean. Very little graffiti. Not a whole lot of signs. If you are tired of cathedrals and museums visit these two countries. What amazed me, and to quote junior silverback, is how many cultures exist harmoniously here in Australia and New Zealand. Culturally diverse but very accepting with each other.

I told my blog coach that all of my travels blend together like a patchwork quilt. Each has its own beauty and memories. But together it is a mosaic. I am very lucky to have a great band of mates to travel with.

Until next time. Thanks for reading. I appreciate the likes and comments.

Next stop on the blog is Japan next spring!

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