This rest day was always planned - and boy did we need it. Just looking at a couple of guys coming into camp now (2 hours later than us) and they are obviously TA walkers. That distinctive hobble was how we looked last night!
Lounging around today: catching up on blogs and emails; short 3km round trip walk into town for burgers and chips and food items; washing; sorting through our food parcel we sent here; planning for next stage etc! Also decided to spend another day here - mainly because tomorrow's weather (Sat) looks like crap (rain) so no point in walking while day in rain if it's unnecessary, and it will also help muscles, blisters etc heal!! so Sunday a.m. start into Northland Forests section. Only bummer is we have to shift from cabin into our tent for Sat night because cabin is booked out over Labour Weekend. They have big lounge area etc so no problem. Just have to find and fix leak in B's air mattress tomorrow! So, another zero day tomorrow.
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Andrea
23/10/2015 20:21:26
Enjoy your short break. Hope the muscles and blisters improve! Love the photos.
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B
24/10/2015 20:08:10
Thanks Andrea. A bit of time and rest does wonders!
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DCH
23/10/2015 21:28:03
Keep up the good work guys. Lots of interest in your progress.
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Ant
23/10/2015 21:36:08
Thanks! Bit of trepidation about the next 4-5 days after tomorrow. Up and down with bit of "bush bashing" mixed in, with some rough tracks and probably plenty of mud. A good challenge!
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DCH
23/10/2015 22:02:41
You'll be fine. Challenge is what you're there for!
Barb NM
24/10/2015 09:44:21
Hi B & A
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B
24/10/2015 20:11:01
Thanks Barb. Really enjoying the experience so far. Looking forward to the hills and forests.
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ria
24/10/2015 15:00:39
Awesome going guys. Ninety mile beach - TICK! Looking forward to seeing you after puketi forest. Will be beautiful, try not to tread on a kiwi....
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Ant
24/10/2015 15:35:45
Think some of the Kiwis might have drowned in their burrows after the downpour today!! Think we'll be sick of mud by the time we get back to you guys! See Andrew had a good 16hr slog in coastal classic - seems they did well!
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B
24/10/2015 20:13:44
Thank you. Looking forward to the next stage. See you soon:)
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