There has never been a more difficult exercise than to leave the comfortable life we had in Auckland and begin a new life often fraught with danger and always filled with the unknown. However, I am reminded of a quote in Jon Krakauer’s book, Into the Wild: which is a biography about Chris McCandless.
He says, “So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality, nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different Sun.”
My golly I hope you have not had the poring rain we have and very cold at times. Stay safe and happy, miss you both already,
Margie and Don
Here’s to an endless adventure, All the Best, Good Luck and God Speed
Maitai sounds happy to be on a journey again. Love hearing her squeaks.Fascinating first entry. Will be following you. Bon vent.
What a terrible start to your adventure. Hopefully you’re well on your way now. Good luck with your intrepid adventure. We look forward to keeping in touch with your new life.
Joan & Claude
Goodness, what a run of bad luck you have had. This would break a lot of people, but with your spirit you have pushed through. Hopefully all will go well from here. All the best. Dit Bonjour a Noumea pour nous.
Love,
Joan & Claude