Jobs fill your pockets, but adventures fill your soul!
The Te Awa River trail runs from Ngaruawahia (in the north) to Lake Karapiro (in the south) and offers a variety of physical activity for everyone. You can bike it, walk it, skate it, ride your mobility scooter (if that is what you do), or even push … [Continue reading] about Te Awa River Trail – something for everyone!
Of course you need panniers, a good light-weight tent, sleeping bag, clothing etc for cycling touring, but I think (sure Sari will agree) these three items enhanced our everyday living on the road. They were not expensive items, in fact I found one … [Continue reading] about Three essential gizmos when cycle touring
What do I need to consider when buying a new pair of tramping boots? As many of my readers are regular walkers/trampers, the topic of good fitting boots always seems to come up in a conversation. Recently Goldcard Gal spoke to Colin (Owner) of … [Continue reading] about Boots – an essential piece of equipment
As part of our South Island adventure, I asked our hosts if they would be willing to share their favourite recipes. Over the coming days/weeks these will be posted. Sari and I had the pleasure of staying with Pam and her husband Colin while we … [Continue reading] about Pam’s Mayonnaise Recipe
I have written much about Sari in my previous blogs, here is your opportunity to read her account on our adventure "Sari's reflections on our South Island adventure!" Enjoy! … [Continue reading] about Sari’s Reflections
