17 March - Happy St Patrick’s day!!
The morning began chatting with a man who was ‘homeless’ and living out of a tent in the reserve. It was nice to take the time to listen to his story, keeping an open mind to his viewpoints. I think he appreciated someone who listened to what he had to say.
The weather had returned to a more settled state. The roadside berms were wide and easy to walk on. The grass surface helping reduce the impact on feet and legs.
We passed a NZMCA PoP at Fernside. A PoP is a park over property. Members of the NZ motor caravan association pay a small amount to park and camp overnight at these private residences.
The roads stretch on into the distance. The kilometres tick away. By 7.45pm we have covered 35k and have reached a Fresh Choice supermarket before it closes.
Tinky arrives to collect us. We are fortunate to have lovely family friend contacts in this part of NZ who are happy to support us with our journey. Tinky and Tony are 15 minutes out of Oxford on a 600 hectare farm. The property is named ‘Aroha Downs’.
It was lovely to reconnect with Tinky, Tony and children Gus and Addi.
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