4000 Weeks …

‘There is no such thing as a happy ending. Every culture has a maxim that makes this point, while nowhere in the universe is there a single gravestone that reads, “He Loved Everything About His Life, Especially the Dying Bit at the End”.’

Douglas Adams

There's a small settlement in the north of New Zealand called Whitianga and, apparently, as you drive into town there's a sign that says ‘Slow Down, You're Here’.

I reckon that's a perfect way to start this final chapter. In fact, I'm tempted to stop writing, right now. I doubt I can find a better conclusion than that.

But I can't leave without sharing this story …

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