Gaz and Yin separated three years ago, but after Yin’s subsequent partner, Chris, died, she asked Gaz if he wanted to take part. “He probably just said ‘yes’ to amuse me, because he obviously knew what I was going through at that moment,” says Yin. But Gaz, who was looking after Yin throughout her grieving process, and who calls Yin his best mate, was the one who filled out the form and set the adventure in motion.

“I definitely see it like a gift from Chris. I know he’s gone, but I do think that he has had a meddling hand in this,” adds Yin. “He would be laughing hysterically, but also cheering us on, wishing he was there, seeing all the different things and getting the new experiences. This whole process so far has also been a vehicle for us to talk about when we were married, but in a really nice way.” Their daughter is just as excited for them too.

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