That's it. It's over.
We did our last river trip yesturday; the Kaituna (again). Luck was kinda against us; the Wairoa wasnt running and we sold the car before we were able to get back to Taupo to run Artiritiri.

We sold our car! Im still in awe of how that happened, some holy, upper presence is the only explanation; we got $200 for it.
Let me explain: the Red Barren, although still Warrented, is hardly road-worthy: It has four holes in the roof, a boot that doesnt close, a bonnet that doesnt open, faulty electric windows, leaking doors, a dulled headlight, a stench from two guys living in the car for 3 months and, most importantly, a fluid leak that prevents the car from changing gear properly and totally disabling her ability reverse. But the torment is over. Shes gone.

Getting to Aukland without a car was pretty difficult, but thats a different story! We're here now - in a hostel until friday (when Doni leaves). Plans are just to get organised and enjoy our last few days in NZ.