Winchester to Geraldine (9.61 miles/15.47 kms) Short day today and I am glade I decided to stop early because it was very productive. I found that old bed in the trailer very comfortable, too comfortable, and had such a good night’s sleep that I didn't wake up until 6:30. It was so hot last night …
Continue reading New Zealand, Day 26, Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Timaru to Winchester (16.80 miles/37.05 kms) Today started as out as a good day and later became a challenging day because of the hot weather again. I actually got a early start before 8:00, stopped and had breakfast, got a sandwich for my diner tonight, and was back trekking by 8:30. The first hour was …
Continue reading New Zealand, Day 25, Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Timaru (Zero Day) Today was a zero day, my first day of not trekking in ten straight days, and the fourth day of not trekking since I started. I waited too long to take a zero day since I shouldn’t wait until I feel I am out if energy, rather than every five to six …
Saint Andrews/Otaio River to Timaru (16.97 miles/27.32 kms) Today was a good day, but uneventful. However, last night had a kind of interesting ending just before turning in for the night. Just before dark I had gone down to the river and got some water for cleaning and was walking up the bank when I …
South of Makikihi to Saint Andrews/Otaio River (9.44 miles/15.20 kms) Today turned out to be a short trekking day, but it ended with a great camp spot for the night. I had a good night’s sleep, thankfully to Murray’s suggestion that I setup my tent away from the highway as it was much quieter and …
Continue reading New Zealand, Day 22, Saturday, March 2, 2019
North of Glenavy to south of Makikihi (15.13 miles/24.36 kms) Woke up to clear asky, but it was 48 degrees, and I didn’t want to get out of my warm sleeping bag. On those cold mornings I find myself dragging a bit and I didn’t head out until almost 8:30 today. I had thrown together …
Oamaru to north of Glenavy (20.57 miles/33.12 kms) Woke up this morning to a clear sky, with a forecast for warmer weather and no rain. Great! Not having to break down and pack the tent saves me a lot of time, and I was out the door by 8:00. The first mile I walked this …
Continue reading New Zealand, Day 20, Thursday, February 28, 2019
Kakanui to Oamaru (12 miles/19.32 kms) Today was a short day in time and distance. I left a little after 8:00 and because there was no cafe in town, I made my usual oatmeal cooked on my camp stove. Not my favorite breakfast though. The sky was beautifully clouded but I knew the forecast was …
Continue reading New Zealand, Day 19, Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Moeraki to Kakanui (15.33 miles/24.69 kms) It was cold last night and I had the little heater going all night long. As I said, I am getting spoiled in the cabins and little trailers or I would just be dealing with the elements in my tent. It’s just happening that the distances that I have …
Continue reading New Zealand, Day 18, Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Palmerston to Moeraki (16.20 miles/26.08 kms) Last night staying at the Waihemo Lodge turned out to be a good decision. I got there early enough that I had time to relax and it was also a good start in the morning because there was a breakfast included with the price of the room. I had …
Continue reading New Zealand, Day 17, Monday, February 25, 2019
Ted Trekking 