On Saturday (9th of April 2016) our journey began. Dad left the shore and set sail to NZ with 3 other crew members. I was so sad to see him go. So was my mum and brother. Dad probably was too but he wasn't showing it. I didn't want him to leave but I knew he had to. I remember the last glimpse of QuickStar and dad before they disappeared. After that our journey had really begun. Every day I look on the website to see where he is. I can't wait to see him again in NZ. But now I know it is all real. There's no turning back now.