Just a Bindlestiff
Just a bindlestiff Walking long distance is never just about solitude. Most trails cross roads, towns, and some (such as the Te Araroa) go through cities. It’s one thing to be out in the bush– hot, sweaty, a bit fragrant from a few days without bathing, sporting unruly hair and a scraggly beard– and running […]
Day 36
Oct 6 day 36 Te Kuiti to Mangaokewa road 22 km 8:15-1:15 Slack Pack– never did that on the Appalachian Trail, but did today. Since there were over 60 km of hiking without camping possibilities, I decided to stay two nights in Te Kuiti, walking out this morning to do the first section of 22 […]
Day 35
Oct 5 day 35 Waitomo to Te Kuiti 16km 8:30-12:00 The campground had some revelers last night, my countrymen, who kept everyone up late. For once the sun was shining first thing in the morning and everything was relatively dry, just a faint dew. Was easy to smile. Decided to have a big breakfast before […]