A very hectic last few days tidying up stuff for home and farm saw a last minute flurry of activity this morning, as we had a 2.50 flight through Auckland to Kerikeri! made the flight safely enough thankfully. Now at Maria and Andrew's place above Opua. Lovely view up the Waikare Inlet - thought I would post a photo since we should be heading up the inlet in maybe 12 days or so - to head into the Russell forest! Hope it looks that good when we are back here walking! Day of rest tomorrow, then due to start at the Cape on Monday a.m.
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Lee
19/10/2015 14:16:22
Love every step of the way
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B
22/10/2015 21:22:33
Thanks Lee.... that is our plan...... I especially love that my more than 150,000 steps have now completed a very long beach walk. Now to the hills and the forests:)
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19/10/2015 18:28:06
GOOD LUCK now you two with your massive undertaking. You both are truly amazing and inspiring. I'm sure it will be a wonderful experience. THANK YOU so much for merino-gifts. They came in perfect timimg for colder weather. xxxx Fia & Damily
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Fia
19/10/2015 18:33:09
No fishing equipment?
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Ant
22/10/2015 20:26:42
With Emmylo showing up how bad my fishing skills were in Sweden, I thought I'd be better off saving weight as I was unlikely to catch anything! :-) Love to Martin and the kids. Hope the hunting season went OK!
Fia Gulliksson
2/11/2015 23:20:47
Ha - guess you're right there....Martin shot FOUR (No4) Moose this season. All time high I believe. All's good. I've started a new company - will save NZ until next year I think. xxF
B
7/11/2015 12:19:11
Thanks for your news - wow, four moose - the freezer will be full!! A new business, can't wait to hear about it and we look forward to seeing in NZ whenever you can get here:) xx
Barb NM
19/10/2015 20:21:41
Finally the day has arrived and hope it's been a good one! Give yourselves a pat on the back and have a great nights sleep 😴😴😴 xox Barb
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Di Daniels
19/10/2015 21:52:12
Nga mihi korua hikoi. Lucky that 90 Mile Beach is really only 50 miles or so! Happy walking and thanks for sharing your journey with us xx Di and Maurice
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A&B
22/10/2015 20:22:40
Thanks So. Trust me, after today (we just arrived in Ahipara) it sure feels like at least 90 miles, even if the map says it isn't!
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A&B
22/10/2015 21:02:44
That should have been Di, not So! Blasted auto correct on phone!
Marja
19/10/2015 22:50:12
Good luck on your walk. Very tempted do join you for a week or so. I'll follow you on your blog with my neck wrapped in a lovely Possum/merino scarf from you! Thank you for being the amazing individuals you are! Love from Sweden, M
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A&B
22/10/2015 20:20:44
Thanks Marja :-). Of course we would love to see you again over this side of the world! You'd be most welcome to join us and get away from an Ostersund winter!
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Jennifer
20/10/2015 08:34:53
Woohoo - it's started- Tuesday morn here & you've had your first night on trail - Enjoy!
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A&B
22/10/2015 20:15:59
Thanks J - just arrived at Ahipara 3hrs ago! Will update blogs tomorrow as this is first cellphone reception we have had since leaving the Cape. Hope we'll see you and Mike for a paddle later in the trip!
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Dave H
20/10/2015 10:27:46
Hi guys
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Barb NM
20/10/2015 17:00:21
I just tried the Beacon Buddy and signed in ok but it says it hasn't updated sine 4 August latitude 40.9 (is that Kapiti coast?).
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David Hadfield
21/10/2015 09:09:23
Thanks Barb. Yep, I just succeeded too with Beacon Buddy, but like you have Anthony located at home in Paraparaumu. Clearly the device has not been activated or is not working as he is now clearly several 100 kms to the north!
Ant
22/10/2015 20:11:00
Can't upload beacons unless we have cellphone reception unfortunately. Just arrived in Ahipara where we have first Spark reception since leaving Cape Reinga. Have uploaded a new beacon which is showing up OK but it hasn't uploaded historical ones for some reason. Will check it out and see if I can do better!
Pia
20/10/2015 14:58:33
Awesome stuff! Will be following your adventure of course- so exciting and good on you guys. What a great thing to do!! xx
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A&B
22/10/2015 21:06:47
Thanks Pia. :-)
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Gray
22/10/2015 11:55:04
Hey! Dad, I want you to look like this by the end.
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Dad
22/10/2015 19:55:56
Hey - he even looks a bit like me! Didn't have a trim before I left so we'll see what it looks like when we finish the North Island! Your mum may not approve? :-)
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