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They eat a fantastic meal (Kristina, who is a glutton, appreciates it very much!), Una asks Amanda a bit more about Kristina ("She seems like a nice girl") and donates her old climbing gear to her daughter ("You'll use it more than I ever will again").

And then, after a game of chess with Jim, it's time to finally head home. This time by plane, because after almost a year of traveling Amanda, Kristina and Cassie can't wait to get back home again!

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And finally, on All Saint's Day, they reached the end of SimNation - Strangerville!

They meet up at the cemetery to pay respect to the deceased. Kristina is listens as they tell about Orion, her father, Björn and all of the other friends of the family they have known and who have now passed. Kristina tells a little of her mother, but more than that she is just amazed at all the family - and love - Amanda grew up with.

She is happy to meet Amanda's parents. She has met Jim before, and Anton she instantly likes (well, she is a glutton and he a Master Chef) but she is a bit more wary of Una. She hopes they'll becoem good friends over time.

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Before they'll arrive at Strangerville, they pass by Del Sol Valley.

Elia: Omg, hi! So glad you could come by! Kristina: Of course. Couldn't miss the opportunity. Amanda: Hi! Elia: Hi Amanda, I've heard so much about you!

Elia is Kristina's childhood friend. They grew up in Del Sol Valley, but has spent a few years in Cuidad Enamorada. But now moved back, inheriting their parents home. Which is... gigantic!

Amanda: Thank you for introducing me to Elia. I know you don't feel as if you have many close friends- Kristina: Growing up surrounded by celebrities have that effect... Amanda: And therefor it feels even more precious when you show me the ones that matter to you.

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Amanda: Do you think it was stupid of us to come? I mean with Alison and Kristina? Erwin: Definitely not. We still love you very much, and Kristina is a great woman. I'm happy for you - and so is Alison.

Not much later, it's time for them to once again pack their bags and head out.

Erwin: Thank you so much for coming! And say hi to your parents from me!

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Even if Alison isn't to sure yet about calling Kristina sister, she still appreciates them coming by and they both take the chance to enjoy being in a house! Cassie is happy to get a proper bath, and Kristina and Amanda loves the fantastic garden - and the pool!

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Their next stop is courtesy of Amanda. She wants to see her family friends Alison and Erwin, but Alison and Kristina don't necessarily get along.

To Alison, Kristina is a half-sister she never wished for. Alison loved her father very much and saw his infidelities not as the fault of him, but of the women involved. She considers herself, Geoffrey, Kristofer and the adopted Vincent as the actual family. Kristina and her sister Sally, and Marcella and Tammy, she doesn't usually acknowledge at all.

But to Amanda it's important to stay in contact with Alison, and with Erwin! Luckily, the children don't care much for adult drama. Especially not little Constance Laws, Alison and Erwin's adopted daughter. She quickly warms to Kristina!

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Oasis Springs has a church, and Kristina really wants to visit. She even manages to get Amanda to talk to the visitors! Amanda holds a speech about her experiences with living so much in nature as she has been doing, and how she truly feels connected to the great universe by doing so.

Everyone is very impressed - both by her and by Kristina.

Kristina: Thank you so much honey for joining me. You were so inspirational! I'm glad we live-streamed it too! Amanda: Thank you. It felt surprisingly good.

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They arrive late in the evening and set up camp in the park. It's nice that there are grills and an indoor space to rest in, before it's time to get into the tent and get some sleep.

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Amanda: So, we could either head back, or... Kristina: Or? Amanda: Travel through Oasis Springs, and then maybe you could show me Del Sol Valley? Before we visit my family in Strangerville. Kristina: That... sounds like a plan. Amanda: Cool!

And so, while it's still raining in Chestnut Ridge, they continue their travels.

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Amanda gets to spend time with her grandmothers and Kristina tries to get to know them - but it's getting clear that they are aging - they don't always hear her. Jade is now 80 years old and Gunnel 82.

Amanda also borrows her grandmamas recording station, and makes a small movie about their travels so far. She has been encourage by Kristina, who thinks many would feel inspired.

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Kristina: It's beautiful here. Amanda: Apart from the rain. Kristina: It's cozy to listen to it. From inside. Amanda: Point made. Kristina: Did you spend a lot of time here as a kid? Amanda: No. My mum and grandmama had some kind of... conflict. I don't know much, but we very rarely visited. I came here first as a teen. Kristina: That's so sad. I can imagine that you would've loved it here. Amanda: I'm glad to make new memories here, now.

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They arrive at Chestnut Ridge late one evening!

Amanda: Grandmas! I'm so happy to see you! And here's someone I want you to meet.

Kristina is a bit starstruck at meeting the very famous Gunnel. She grew up hearing about her, but since Gunnel chose to live here (not in Del Sol Valley) and live as private as possible, Kristina has never met her.

Apart from that, her main impression of Chestnut Ridge is that it's... wet.

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They spend their days by the hermit's hut in peace. Amanda focuses on making tinctures and understanding all the herbs she runs across while Kristina helps with fishing, reading on her holy book and playing with Cassie.

And then, one morning, it's time to pack their bags and continue their trek.

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Kristina: Granite Falls! I've heard of this place! Amanda: Actually, we're not staying here... Kristina: Huh? Amanda: I want you to meet someone.

Amanda: This is Hailee. She lives here. Kristina: Oh. Nice to meet you, Hailee. Hailee: And you.

And then, Hailee does what she seems to always do. She ignores them for the most part, disappears to her forest or randomly shows up to tend to her garden.

Kristina finds it a bit odd, but notices that Amanda seems to take it with ease. Here, Amanda can focus on building her herbalism knowledge, which Kristina knows is important to her.

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Amanda: Are you sure? Kristina: Stop that, ok? I might've grown up in Del Sol Valley in a house with a pool - not in Strangerville with a horse. But I'm not a delicate flower. Amanda: Sorry.

Kristina: It's going to be great. So, where do we go first?

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Amanda: I.. I have been thinking. About the offer you made before. Kristina: Try to live together? Amanda: Yeah... I love this house - it's amazing, and I want to share more time with you. Kristina: But? Amanda: I'm just... I still want and need to travel. I want to live close to nature, have a garden, not buy food. Live as echo-friendly as possible. Kristina: I want that too. We can make that happen, ok? And of course you can travel. Just come home to me, ok? Amanda: Always.

And so, Amanda pack her stuff and bring herself, her plants and Cassie to the other end of Tomarang - to live with Kristina.