We’re in New Zealand

As we flew over New Zealand towards Christchurch airport we were treated to some spectacular views to whet our appetite for things to come. There were rolling green hills, snow capped mountains and even a glacier (surely the best way to see it is from the air!). As soon as we touched ground we raced off in excitement to pick up our new van. Our Jucy Chaser is awesome, quite palatial in relation to what we are used to. It has a permanently high roof so no hunchback poses for us, it has a toilet and shower (check us!) but the best bit is it has a living room feel to it by day with two long seats and a table and then come nighttime it converts into the hugest bed! Yep I think this van rocks! (I’m ignoring the fact that I was quite excited about the last van in the early days, this one, I’m sure will have staying power!) The only slight fly in the ointment is that it is a diesel and an automatic (It has been a while since I have driven a deisel and I have NEVER driven an automatic!) that coupled with the fact that less than 20% of Kiwis have insurance and seem to be quite crazy drivers – it just might take me a while to work up to driving this fab van.
(It also has a confusing rear tent attachment that will keep me guessing for ages, as you can see! – Si)