Why you might ask - well this trip actually came about very quickly. It's not something we had always planned to do with the children surprisingly enough, but when the light bulb went on a few months back, the timing was right and we were propelled forward in this direction. Everything just fell into place - even the sale of the car three days before we left! If we hadn't done it now, it would have been too late, and that doorway would be shut forever. We didn't want to be looking back with regret in a few years’ time saying if only..... "The time to live is NOW!" |
David Carnegie (Dad) 46: Team Leader and previous Plant Manager of a Pet food Factory in Dunedin for nine years. Originally worked as a Butcher. Visionary and Innovative with a number 8 wire mentality! He resigned from a great job because he felt this opportunity was too important to pass up! Had been quietly purchasing Lonely Planet books for years and yearning for adventure. Also a 3rd Dan at Judo which will hopefully not be required on the trip! |
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Braden 10 ¾ Finished last year Primary School, superb linguist (we have just discovered). Makes ridiculous, funny faces in photos you have ever come across! Loves acting the clown and making noise - has wanted drums for years. He is very tall for his age. Hands on man. Great cook and general handyman. Loves to help, friendly and always asks a lot of questions. Wants to be a policeman! Excellent people and animal skills! |
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Lara 8 ¾ Talented Artist, always found drawing. Loves animals and spent many hours bouncing on the trampoline. Favourite food: chocolate brownie cake. Always runs up hills. Her hobbies are miniball and acting. We always said she would go to Hollywood and she just has! HUGE Edward Cullen fan! Can play tough with her big brothers and is up to the challenge of travel! |
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