One more day

Today is our last day of the road trip before our final stop in Wellington.  We drove for four hours, through our last NZ scenery to return the rental car, settle in Wellington, and prepare for the long journey home...I can't believe we're leaving on Monday.  I am mixed with emotions of sadness, joy, and fear, all overwhelming me at various times.  Our journey is ending, our crazy inspiring adventures coming to a close.  I am amazed at the growth our relationship has endured, being isolated from comforts for the past seven months.  I am strengthened by my increased sense of determination and independence; I have far exceeded my own personal growth expectations.
  
I hope to take the relaxed and laidback kiwi lifestyle back to my hectic American life, working to find balance in all of my activities.  The kiwis have a strong sense of can-do spirit about them, and hopefully I have inherited that somewhat from all of my adventures and interactions with kiwis and fellow travellers.  I am sad to end this life-changing experience; I will forever miss it!