27/10/09
Went on ferry for 2 hours to get to Coromandel - really wet and had to climb a 370m hill with no views; however, then the sun came out and when we got the the hostel in Kuatuna we had a gorgeous sea view and blue skies.
28/10/09
One of the best days of cycling yet. Fab weather and ubelievable scenery with 2 bigish hills to get over. Saw stunning beaches and stayed the night at another sea view hostel in Tairua.
29/10/09
Longest day of cycling so far. Cycled 80 km with a massive headwind for 90% of the day and had 2 big hills to get over. Blue skies and great scenery got us to Wailhi Beach. The camp ground had a heated swimming pool and spa - heaven! Then we ate are take-away food over looking gorgeous beach (accompanied by seagulls) and watched the sun set.
30/10/09
Cycled along supposedly one of the worst stretches of road in NZ on SH2 to Tauranga; it was busy but OK and every one gave us room - even the big logging trucks. Staying at a new hostel in Mt Maunganui that looks and feels like an old peoples home - we are grateful for the lack of steps though!!! Having a day off tomorrow to rest. Think we'll go to the beach and make use of the hot springs.
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2 comments:
Nick,
My Friends live in a place called Whangarei, their house phone number is 09 4362561. Just give them a ring and pop in for a brew.
His name is Simon Knox and his Wife is Laura they have a little boy called Archie. I am enjoying reading the blog - the photos are amazing.
Hi Boss
you still blagging it at BAE ;-) We passed through Whangarei a week ago so missed your mates sorry about that.
Any gossip form back home?
Give LM and baggy a big hug from me
nick
ps keep it in the big ring ;-)
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