as the winter sunshine once more got the better of the clouds above their heads , the tyres of the camper van scrunched slowly over the gravel track , before the wheels finally welcomed the smoothness of the road before them once again their vehicle finds itself tootling along on an almost deserted country road , which inspires matson to drive even slower than is necessary , thus enabling the reverend to delve further into his box of fond memories as he takes in the splendour of the scenery unfolding before him .