It was in 2014, while on our year of New Zealand travel, that a seed was sown. While staying at Rainbow Falls in Kerikeri, we met a hiker who stopped for a chat. 'Where are you heading?' led to a conversation about the Te Araroa Trail which winds its way from Cape Reinga at the top of the North Island to Bluff at the bottom of the South. The Canadian hiker had been on the trail just over a week and was hoping to walk the entire length of NZ over the next 4-5 months.
So, what was this trail all about? The questions stirred a feeling of curiosity and wonder.
Nearly 10 years later, and the seed sown back then, is about to become our own reality. Karl and I are in preparations to embark on a hikoi (the Maori word for walk) southbound. We aim to begin from the middle of December.
This blog site will become our portal for communication for anyone who is interested to view.
