Te Araroa: Ninety Mile Beach
I’m the first one through Queenstown Airport in the morning. Dawn hasn’t touched the sky. The long, logistic nightmare to the North finally begins. I’m briefly washed with a regret […]
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Te Araroa: Waikanae to Wellington
I wake up to the smell of lemon muffins rising in the oven. Andrea already getting on with some baking. A note on the side informs me to help myself. […]
Te Araroa: The Tararua Forest Park
An overcast, dry day in Palmerston North offers much relief from the unrelenting sun. Walking into town without weight feels like flying. I have to replace my Buff, buy some […]
Te Araroa: Whanganui to Palmerston North
When Iain gets up I’m still trying to commit to a plan. Do I get up and start walking or do I take a day, replace my hat, buy a […]
Te Araroa: The Whanganui River Journey
I wake up as first light stretches over the Remutakas. I’m a long way from the start, and still will be when I begin. I condense my life into a […]
Destination: Te Araroa
I placed my MSR Seagull stainless steel pan on the set of scales Iain usually uses to measure out dog food. “Iain,” I call, hoping he’s still somewhere upstairs. “How […]
New Zealand: The End of the Road
I wake up at 4:30 because that’s become normal again. I lie in a real bed in a real house for a while. Eventually I get up go downstairs and […]
New Zealand: Holdsworth-Kaitoke Track
A day off quickly becomes two, might as well become three. The big task for this week is to get my second vaccine, which I can’t do until the vaccination […]
New Zealand: Ruahine Forest Park
6 consecutive days in the bush have come at a price. Some things are cheap, better food, more to drink, hot water. New boots are going to cost somewhat more. […]
New Zealand: Tararua Forest Park
I know I’ll miss the van. Three or four times the size of my tent. No set up required. Able to cover large distances in under a day. Doesn’t snap […]
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