Driving over 3000 kilometres with no breakdowns is an
achievement the Macdonald family is very proud of. “Dad
worked for hours,” says James iti. “We lost count how many.
And he tested his car over and over until he knew it would
work.” The family is also proud of James iti. He helped build
the engine, made arrangements for the trip, and was chief
cameraman and chief navigator. “It was a great adventure,”
says James iti. “I got to travel all over New Zealand. I visited
places I’d never even heard of.”