Day 55
Oct 25 day 55 Feilding to Palmerston North Slept in a bit because I wanted a big breakfast before leaving and the Spring cafe did not open until 8:00. Enjoying what luxury I can get for now as the coming days (after today) will include big miles and stealth camping. The walk over to Palmerston […]
Day 54
Oct 24 day 54 Bulls to Feilding 20 km 8:45-12:30 Had choice of a short day or something near 40km to Palmerston North. Been in a bit of a physical lull, so opted to hike short to Feilding (yes, that’s how it is spelled, named after someone who spelled it that way). Uneventful walk, though […]
Day 53
Oct 23 day 53 Koitiata Beach Campsite to Bulls 28 km 7:15- 1:00 Another very direct hiking day, though for some reason quite tiring. Might have something to do with my new shoes which are not yet rubbing blisters but my feet feel odd in them, a little more numb than usual. Guess I just […]
Day 52
Oct 22 day 52 Wanganui to Koitiata Beach Campsite 30 km 7:15-1:45 What can you say, completely flat day– 30 km of road walking, most on highway 3. Grey, misty, heavy traffic, no real sights to stop for, poured rain with high winds for second half. Just a hiking day to put in the books […]