As we are having an unplanned rest day, it's an ideal time to post the next series of adventures. As we cycle our way around the South Island, I'm always thinking of blog titles. Before this adventure, a good friend and also blogger of mine … [Continue reading] about If you think you can, or think you can’t, either way you are right
Haast “on the edge of the wilderness”
It seems days since we were in Haast! My apologies for the delay, it's getting the time and Internet connection to be able to post my blogs. Now at Miller's Flat on Clutha Gold Trail, more on this later (27 February, 2018). Pine Gove Motels - … [Continue reading] about Haast “on the edge of the wilderness”
We are safe! In Cromwell, fire going, roof over our heads and well nourished
Our angels were looking after us today. Sari and I have been out of cell phone coverage for approx 4 days, and hadn't seen a TV since we left Reefton so had no idea about the coming cyclone. Thank you for your texts and phone messages. It was … [Continue reading] about We are safe! In Cromwell, fire going, roof over our heads and well nourished
What a difference a day makes!
"What a difference a day makes" is exactly how I felt when I got back on my bike after a rest day in Reefton. My body felt recharged and my enthusiasm was back - so to speak. Little did I know it would be several more days before another rest … [Continue reading] about What a difference a day makes!
Unpaved back roads, little traffic, and great weather!
We are enjoying Reefton's hospitality and supporting the local economy. Arrived here Saturday afternoon (10 February) both in need of a rest day. Fortunately rain was predicted and it arrived during the night with major downpours. It was very … [Continue reading] about Unpaved back roads, little traffic, and great weather!