Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Day 53 - Waikanae to Paraparaumu

 26 February 

After a late night last night from helping someone in need, we had a rather sluggish start to the day.

We decided to have a lightweight walking day of 8k with packs, followed by a 5k walk to town, ‘pack free’. It felt strange. The absence of pressure on your shoulders and feet. No hiking stick held in your hand. 

In Paraparaumu we visited Coastlands Kathmandu. Karl required a new drink nozzle as the current one was leaking like a sieve. As it is for most parts, the cost could have bought more than half an entire new camelbak. Lesson learnt not to bite on the nozzle!

The campground we stayed out called itself ‘resort’ in the title. However, it was hardly that. Anyhow, not all campgrounds are created equal. Every time we depart a place we have slept or rested we thank it for having us. A small way to show gratitude each day.

Last nights camp spot. Ka pai!
On the trail once again.
Board walk time…
An estuary crossing near the mouth of the Waikanae River.
Karl in his happy place at a campground!


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