Today was the best….I had a test day, but still managed to make it 80km…..how you may ask???? Well after yesterday I was contemplating a rest day today, but when I woke up this morning, I was determined to make it to Reefton. I got dressed, packed my bike and went to retrieve my cheese from the kitchen fridge. That’s where I met Janet, who said that her friend was doing the TA and that I should go over and chat with her. After a short discussion an offer was made for me to catch a ride in the motor home to Reefton!!!! Sold. A rest day, but I still make it to my destination. Fantastic.
I had such a great ride and enjoyed the scenery, along with making to Reefton in time to enjoy the town, have some lunch and a little sit by the river. It was perfect! This town is really special, lots of nice little shops….i got lost for about an hour in the second hand book store! Reefton was the first town in New Zealand to have electricity back in 1886. It is also known for gold mining.
Such a fun and relaxing day….just what I needed. And I’ve made three new friends….and also met two cyclists going the other way so really 5!
So now watching the tracker… I’m watching LizBiz - Elizabeth from Auckland who is doing really well. Annabel who I’ve been with for several days now, JonBery who is Amanda….i caught a ride with her wife and friend this morning. Gordon and Sharon…. I stayed with Sharon in Nelson. Team Huish who I cycled with back in Cambridge who took a break and now are back….they check in on me daily. And several others who are not being tracked, but checkin almost daily. So much fun.
To track everyone go to ta26.maprogress.com
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