Day 69
Nov 8 day 69 Portage Bay to Havelock 36 km 7:30-4:00 Day started as one simple move– make good time to Havelock to position for a long isolated trek to St. Arnaud. The queen Charlotte really is like a sidewalk on this part– some beautiful views, but also a path to make time, which I […]
Day 68
Nov 7 day 68 Furneaux Lodge to Portage Bay DeBretts Backpackers 34 km 8:00-4:00 There is something about the familiarity of this area that makes me both happy and nostalgic. I hiked the Queen Charlotte over ten years ago, and also parts of it a few years back with my colleague Greg. It is New […]
Day 67 South Island Odyssey Begins
Nov 6 day 67 Wellington (via ferry) to Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge 13 km 4:30-7:00 The South Island Odyssey Begins Caught the 9:30 InterIslander ferry to Picton. Absolutely crystal day, I could feel everyone’s enthusiasm for some warmth and sunshine. Crowded boat, but I found a seat on the back atrium sundeck. Good views […]
Day 66
Nov 5 day 66 Wellington. 0 km Quiet day, mailed boxes, caught up on correspondence. Just took some time to relax.