19 February
The ‘rest day’ yesterday had revitalised us to some degree.
This morning I was surprised to find Emma, a cyclist who we had crossed paths with back near Pipiriki, was also at the backpackers. She was riding to Rangiwahia, the same location as Brad was today. Emma was over from the UK, had brought her bike across, and was 7-8 days into her NZ adventure from Auckland. She was heading to Bluff eventually and then would cycle back up the country again. She was keen to cycle the Coromandel Peninsula at some point. It pointed out to me, there are a number of adventurous people out doing experiences.
Today our target was to Lake Dudding campground - 32k along state highway 3.
Half way there we almost witnessed a steer jump from the back of a truck trailer unit. The door opened out the back as he turned out of a side road. Luckily he noticed the animals head looking out the side end of the trailer, pulled over in a hurry and fixed the door. I hate to think what could have happened.
We arrived with time to spare before darkness set in. We were tired and were thankful when our campsite was set up and dinner cooked and consumed.
One of the fun things of backpacking in all its forms is meeting up again and again with other travellers. I know when Deb and Phil took their bikes to France there was hardly any room for their actual clothes and the like. Bronwyn
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