Rangiora to Amberley (18.02 miles/29.01 kms) The last two nights I was so tired I could not think about plans for the next day, and last night was even more so. I wanted to take a zero day but I knew it might rain the following day, and I’d rather take a zero day on …
Continue reading New Zealand, Day 34, Thursday, March 14, 2019
Oxford to Rangiora (21.37 miles/34.41 kms) I had high hopes that today would be a cooler day because yesterday was brutal at the end with the heat. The owner of the hostel had said it was suppose to be 25c (77f), but it wasn’t meant to be. I started out at 7:30 and headed to …
Continue reading New Zealand, Day 33, Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Glentunnel to Oxford (23.89 miles/38.47 kms) So there I was, on the 18th hole of the Hororata Golf Club at 7:30 in the morning, wondering my next move? The sky was clear and I could tell it was going to be a hot day even though the grass on the fairway and the green were …
Continue reading New Zealand, Day 32, Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Rakaia Gorge Camp Ground to Glentunnel (17.00 miles/27.37 kms) Went to bed pretty tired and I figured I’d have a hard time getting up, but for some reason I woke up at 3:30 and never fell back asleep. I tired counting sheep to fall back asleep, and I kept seeing those lonely three or four …
Continue reading New Zealand, Day 31, Monday, March 11, 2019
Staveley to Rakaia Gorge Camp Ground (20.00 miles/32.20 kms) Woke up this morning and it had not rained, and I was grateful. Things were a little damp but not as soaking wet as the last two days. Everything being drier, especially the tent, made it easier and quicker to pack up. It was 52 degrees …
Continue reading New Zealand, Day 30, Sunday, March 10, 2019
Mayfield to Staveley (12.45 miles/20.0 kms) Woke up to a cold 48 degrees and everything in the tent was moist, no wet. I guess I can’t have it prefect but getting up when it’s cold is always a little harder for me, especially if I’ve had a good sleep like last night. Today is my …
Continue reading New Zealand, Day 29, Saturday, March 9, 2019
South of Mayfield to Mayfield (8.96 miles/14.42 kms) My shortest day yet, in time and distance, and weather had a lot to do with it, but overall it ended as a very pleasant day. While writing my blog last night it started to rain, and then it started to pour, and it poured most of …
Geraldine to south of Mayfield (13.42 miles/21.61 kms) Today was another roller coaster of a weather day. I was out trekking by 8:00 as I knew it was going to be another hot day. I wanted to cover some ground early before I ran out of energy because of the heat. I could tell right …
Continue reading New Zealand, Day 27, Thursday, March 7, 2019
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
Ted Trekking 