“Do we stay here and keep dry, or do we push on another 5 kms to Camp 10 and hopefully erect our tents in between the showers of rain?” This was part of Yvonne and my conversation as we rested in a beautiful old wooden restored hut at Camp 11 on the … [Continue reading] about Hiking the Timber Trail, via Bog Inn Hut
Crosbies Hut: mud, rain & contentment
Steady and consistent rain had been falling in the Coromandel Ranges prior to our tramp to Crosbies Hut. This left me thinking that mud and wet feet could be a constant companion on this tramp! This hut had been on my radar for many months. … [Continue reading] about Crosbies Hut: mud, rain & contentment
Celebrating Matariki
How can I make this first time Matariki public holiday memorable? So, I asked myself “what makes memories?” After some pondering “experiences, either good or bad” came to mind. After looking at and considering a variety of possibilities, … [Continue reading] about Celebrating Matariki
Our final reflections
How does one reflect and record the past two months plus of adventures, spending time with families, facing a variety of challenges, and surviving? To get some perspective to my thinking and thoughts I felt a 'strong pull' to be out in the bush … [Continue reading] about Our final reflections
Part 8 – Abel Tasman
Thank you subscribers for your feedback and comments, they are always appreciated. This is my second to last post for this adventure. If you have done this walk I would love to hear about your experiences. Our final adventure - 64 kms After much … [Continue reading] about Part 8 – Abel Tasman