Day 147, Riverton to Invercargill (3024)
An early start today after a noisy Saturday night at the campsite. It was much more peaceful in the hut last night.
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| An early start |
The plan was to be away by 06.00 as according to the trail notes there was a river to cross fourteen kilometers ahead that should be done as close to low tide as possible, low tide was at 06.00.
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| Hayden and JJ on the beach |
Packing a soggy tent in the dark wasn't pleasant but three of us; JJ, Hayden and myself got down to the beach in the dark and started walking towards the sunrise.
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| Sun thinking about appearing |
It was good walking on hard sand and we set a good pace to avoid any problems with the crossing which, we had been told by a couple heading north the day before, was thigh deep.
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| Nearing the end of the beach |
We got to the river in good time, we averaged over 5 km per hour all the way down the beach. Totally unnecessary, the river was ankle deep and narrow. I'm sure it could have been crossed close to high tide.
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| Me, Hayden and JJ waiting for the restaurant to open |
We turned off the beach for a short walk to the Cabbage Tree Restaurant and had to wait an hour for it to open. Useful time spent in their garden drying tents and gossiping.
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| Decoration at the end of the sea defences |
Lunch when they opened and then I set off on my own for the six kilometer walk to Invercargill where I had booked a couple of nights in a cabin in the holiday park.
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| Black Swans |
Showered sorted out and walked into the town for dinner in another Irish Bar with a music session.
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| Building art in Invercargill |
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| Invercargill |
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| Invercargill |
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| Music session at the Irish bar |
More exploring tomorrow.
2 comments:
I see you hit the 3,000 k today!
What a great winter (summer) project! J
Nearly there, I'm not sure if I really want to finish though 🤔
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