Crossing from England to France we started our tour and were thrilled to find that as other caravanners passed us they waved to us and some stopped to share a cup of tea. We heard all about their experiences and learned what was to be found in other places. This way we were able to miss some of the larger cities (unless there was something there that we wished to see) and bypass into lovely villages and beautiful countryside. Reading extensively.about each place we went through, we enjoyed fairs and exhibitions which were not in our travel guide. On one occassion we found a large walled-in area that had been built for protection during a war, and was now a most interesting community. Very few travellers knew about it but it was one of the highlights of our trip. One needs to allow time when travelling in this fashion to be able to appreciate all that one sees and feels. WHAT A HAPPY ADVENTURE THAT WAS!!! I have been told that I was a gypsy in a past life and I can relate to that because my love of caravanning could stem from that life experience. Here in New Zealand we spent many happy times with members of the Motor Caravan Club which arranges very interesting venues and get-togethers all around the country. Since my dear Alf passed over I have not been able to caravan. It was my intention when I moved to Whangarei in 1998, to put aside enough cash to purchase a good secondhand motor caravan. So far my wonderful dream has not been realised, but I still hope and dream that one day ............ maybe my dream will be realised. I am still holding on to my dream! |
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