Going with the Flow

Kreig. Loved your story of 'going with the flow' (because the flow knows where to go! lol ). For me, being able to let go of plans and go with the flow has lead me into many magical situations. Not least turning up in Golden Bay and 'coincidentally' bumping into a guy wanting to sell Golden Bay Kayaks. And the rest, as they say, is history! Wonder where this post will meander? Oh, and yes, it is no coincidence that my name is 'River'! lol
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For 3 years in a row I travelled to an island off NW Vancouver Island and worked (had fun) for a kayak company. The deal was that when I went back to NZ I had the same amount of money as when I left. Thus they paid my air fares and all living expenses. I actually lived with them in a RV in their back garden and my food was, basically the 'gourmet lunches' and left overs from them, which we provided. A great win/win situation for all concerned. Used to take my mountain bike with me as there was great riding and it gave me transport. Oh - those were the days! Getting quite nostalgic here! One of the biggest attractions was the wild life - never knew what was around the corner. Meanwhile the old wanderlust has vanished and I am content living my old age here in NZ, in particularl Nelson/Golden Bay.
I should come up for a visit. Hear some of your stories. :)
You must be near my brother Brian - he's now living in the same hamlet as Paul Kilgour. He'll be back there from Bali this month. He's a very keen tramper.
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