Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Day 1 - Te Araroa Begins

A special time spent departing from the Cape Reinga lighthouse. Sandie placed a pounamu around my neck that the family had been instilling their wishes into. A fish hook shaped pounamu for determination, perseverance and links with the ocean. A moving moment for me.

Pics showing the 12 km walk to Twilight Bay campsite. Departed 6.50pm - arrived 10pm.




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