Before we started our final journey home we visited the Southward Museum in Kapiti. Sir Len Southward died 4 years ago at around 99 years old and left behind a collection of over 200 cars. 100 motorcycles and many other items from New Zealands past. Lindz and I spoke at length to one of the curators who explained that Sir Len had set the museum up as a trust and it will be there forever.
I had been there about 25 years ago and I had seen Sir Len walking around shaking hands with vistors. This time I found it a spiritual place and felt quiet emotional as we walked around. There is so much in the display that brings back childhood memories and to think one man had the passion to do this. Sir Len's wife still lives in what appeared a modest home within the spacious beautifully manicured grounds. Even if you are only remotely interested in cars go and have a look, I thought the $10 entry fee was almost a joke.
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