The Buell was really laden, but I had the tent. Between us we were very well prepared I thought.
But I did manage to fit in the kitchen sink dear
Got no sleep on the boat but no worries.
That’s because you let me have the couch and I did get to catnap across the strait.
Of course, Michelle was all toasty and warm with her heated grips, but I never once complained did I babe.
Ahem....not quite right but close....I also worked out that removing the aftermarket vent things by my seat gives a lovely rush of warm air by my legs
During this leg the lack of sleep started to catch up with me and more than once I had to slap myself to stay alert. This did not go unnoticed by Michelle who was most concerned and I was lucky to escape another slap.
Very scary to watch someone fall asleep on their bike-you did give me a massive fright!!
The next day was another pearler and after the morning latte it was straight down to the glaciers for lunch. A quick hike up the Fox and it was back on the bikes for another dream run to Haast.
Wow those Glaciers are stunning-thanks for making sure I got to see them
Threw the tent up and went into town for dinner, pizza and coke – yum. Very nice night it was by the lake too.
Beautiful view out of the tent door in the morning-sigh
Swept through the Eglington Valley through some of the best alpine scenery around. Climbing high into the misty hills and through the Homer Tunnel. Very cool, very beautiful. The descent into Milford is just mind blowing. You’re completely surrounded by ROCK, ROCK, ROCK and it takes you back a million years into another age. One can almost see the dinosaurs pounding the ridge lines.
I think this was my favourite road-very NICE
Hmmm, very ‘quaint’ town but we had a bloody good time scoffing the freshest Bluff oysters in the world and the best we’d EVER tasted.
Man it was rough-had a wicked lean on the bike with that wind but was laughing as Mother nature gave us her worst
Quick run up to the lookout then back to Inver’s to visit the Art Gallery where Michelle’s Dad had been custodian back in 1961. Very good year that I must say. The place was absolutely wonderful, full of art treasures and we had a great trip down memory lane.
Thanks hon-it was special to see Anderson Park
Spent the morning exploring my childhood neighbourhoods and the one of the trip highlights for me was visiting the best beach in the world far out on the East Coast. I’d spent many happy years at our ‘crib’ and it all came flooding back, the innocence and happiness of childhood. Apart from nearly bleeding to death on that very beach and the great white encounter that is, but even they were fun times.
Great to see you so happy 86 and share your memories-the beach was lovely-something to aspire to perhaps
Oddly enough we arrived in Geraldine after dark. This was a common theme throughout the trip, hmmm.
They had a wicked Fudge shop!!
Lovely dinner at the local hotel and by then we’d decided ‘fuck the tent’ and had gone for cabins and backpackers instead. Nice sleep then after the compulsory latte it was time for Arthurs Pass. Yummmmmmmmy. Great Road!!!
Here here
Now, this is one cool town.
very cool
Hot bath and great sleep later we were up and into the latte. This was an interesting experience in itself, say no more.
Oh come on-tell them about the Female?? Trucker that took a fancy to you!
We then had to decide whether to go to Takaka to see Michelle’s sis or go to Kaikoura via the Lewis. Michelle made the phone call and as the forecast was wet, wet, wet up that way, she bravely endured being disowned
He's not kiddingand it was decided that we’d do the Lewis. It was as shame about Takaka as it would have been nice to visit but it would have been mud up that way.
We will see Takaka next time
Everything they say about the Lewis is true, beautiful road. Arrived at Hamner in plenty of time for latte and lunch.
Full of bloody tourists From there it was a relatively easy run through the inland road to Kaikoura. Only stopped to fix a puncture in the Buell’s rear tyre caused by a tiny piece of glass. Luckily I’ve had a bit of practise at fixing there now and we had lot’s of fun by the side of the road being silly.
Your Frank Spencer impersonation was legend
Very nice night it was and we almost took a romantic moonlit walk along the beach until I was told that all the manuals were wrong lol!
How original!!
After a latte and gas up we hit 1 again for another leisurely cruise up the coast. Stopping to take some pics of the seals we got underway again and had a most amusing game of ‘where did you get your licence’ with some dumb ass in a small Ford. Very entertaining.
Man that was funny taunting him-what a cock
Stopped for a quick breather in Blenheim after an amazing trouble free run through southern Marlborough then onward to Picton for latte and CAKE for lunch.
Mmmmm cake
An hour later we were on the boat, a most enjoyable way to leave the beautiful southern shores.
Rather sad our special time was coming to an end
Monamie, you're the best girl ever and I'm honoured to have shared such a wonderful experience with you
And you my dear have my heart. You are a very special man and I am so happy I have you in my life
Marvelous
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