17th April 2024
Two rest days allowed us to pause and recuperate. We were in the tent at the central campground for two nights. On the third night, we bunked down at Andy’s house in Invercargill. It was great to reconnect with him after our time in Queenstown just over a week ago.
Today the weather was showery; tap on, tap off. The wind was constantly blowing in the 20-25 kph zone. Enough to blow your cap hat off and swivel the pack on your back.
We met a couple of TA walking pairs. Both finishing today. Jason was from Gisborne and was about to complete the South Island. He may do the North Island next year. It was great to chat as we walked, comparing thoughts and ideas about our TA experience.
While we stopped for a rest break in a driveway, we noticed a white car pull roadside up ahead. Two people were then walking back towards us. Crikey, it was Aloma and Jenny! We house-sat for Aloma 10 years ago, when travelling NZ in our motorhome. Jenny and husband Colin, were Morrinsville Intermediate Principal and DP, back in time.
Aloma and Jenny claimed to have tracked us down with the help of Sandie and her location finder for my phone. How lovely to have them seek us out.
After 27k for the day, we made contact with a trail angel by the name of Jasper. He had a small block of land 60metres off the highway. He was happy for us to use the small cabin built just last December. It was small, simple and quirky. For a nights stay it was going to suit us perfectly! We chatted with him for quite awhile, hearing his stories, and he, ours.
Tomorrow would see us re-connect with family and complete our hikoi from Cape Reinga to Bluff. The finish is becoming an incredibly surreal feeling.
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