The only interruption to last nights settled sleep was a midnight scowl of a possum lurking nearby. It was probably wondering what a funny foreign dome shape was doing in its territory.
By 8.30 we are packed and ready for the walk to Winton 30k away. The usual ritual continues by thanking the spot that has been our rest for the night. We check all tent pegs are bagged, and no escaped pieces of rubbish have been left in the environment. Only leave footprints. It’s another strong value we hold true to. In fact, there have been a number of times we have picked up litter left around rubbish bins.
The road curves and crosses back over the Ōreti River. The water level has dropped by half a metre since last night when we crossed. Still silty and brown coloured water flows fast.
The scenery in this area can be likened to the Waikato in many ways. The highway stretches on and we chip away at the kilometres.
By mid afternoon we enter the town of Winton. The Railway Hotel is our destination for tonight. There’s something special about staying in these time enduring buildings. We get settled in and tidied up for a special dinner with Trevor and Anne. They are down this way, staying with family in Drummond, so the coincidence of us passing through at this time was perfect. What a lovely time we had catching up. A hearty meal to keep us going too!
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