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Pat has been grand company, sad to say cheerio. Perhaps another time buddy? ๐๐ป I roll out in-trepidation from Seven Mile Beach campsite with new rubber beneath my wheels (tyres) and an air of something on the horizon. Another bicycle journey begins ๐ฆ๐บ Iโve a 25km cycle to Hobart city centre. My only obstacle…
The flight was uneventful ๐ซ As we like it! Jetstar was pleasant enough to fly with, considering all the horror stories one hereโs about no-frills airlines.No complaints from me. I had seven hours to kill at Melbourne Tullamarine airport during the night. Cash acquired from an ATM and found a quiet corner in a…
So onto the main highway back to Christchurch. I say highway ๐ฃ๏ธ it’s a normal road, but for New Zealand this is a highway! I can’t believe Iโm about to complete my first-large-bicycle-tour. Itโs all pretty uneventful as I head southwards. My next camp spot is the large domain ground of Culverden. Tucked up…
The road out of Blenheim this fine sunny day was pleasingly flat. Such a novelty! ๐ My direction is the Taylor Pass and the back roads to the famous Molesworth Station ๐ฎ This is the largest station (farm) in New Zealand. I pop into The Honey shop. More out of interest to see an…
Leaving my camp spot ๐ช was a bit of a mission as Iโve to cross a pipeline bridge. So one thing at a time. The plan from here was to cycle up the Mai Tai valley, but due to works taking place on the road it was closed. And closed properly it was with…
I pass through Greymouth as itโs a tad nondescript. A mining โ๏ธ town on the decline, but with an extensive history to the settlers from the past. I was keen to move off the scenic highway and meander inland. Why you may ask โฆ well, Iโve surveyed enough coast ๐๏ธ for now! I set…