Day 77: Pirongia to Hamilton - steep climbs, a lot of road, a lot of Kiwi slang and a meet again
It's a lot easier to get up early in a hut but still not nice. Especially when…
Day 76: Omarama to Mt. Pirongia
Tried to leave early today - but I had trouble getting out of my warm sleeping…
Day 75: Waitomo to Omarama: the ankle is getting better and the trail is nice
I left the hostal at around 8.45h. The internet was so slow and to update two…
Day 74: Te Kuiti to Waitomo - back on the trail
After taking the bus back to Te Kuiti I arrived at the same spot where I had…
Ankle rest day 5 - 9
I have to admit the rest days passed by quicker than expected. Since I had also…
Ankle rest day 2-4: back in Auckland realising the pleasure of ankle sprains and on my way to become famous...
I had decided to go to Auckland to rest my ankle. So I took a bus and arrived…
Ankle rest day 1: sorting out gear, relaxing and a little bit of home...
It's so great. Four month ago I probably would have been (politely formulated)…
Day 74: almost Te Kuiti to Te Kuiti
After pushing it yesterday I was left with maybe 13km to town. I had decided…
Day 73: from Pureora to almost Te Kuiti - another very long day and a lot of time to think...
56km to the next city, Te Kuiti. The first 40km all on gravel road or State…
Day 72: Waihaha Hut to Pureora - a long day and better than expected
I left early today since I wanted to push out of the Pureora forest today -…