Monamie and 86's Southern Adventure.

**banditrider** · 22nd April 2009, 20:15

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Must be something to do with THOSE roads!

That's something to do with it alright. Great write-up, I'm ready to go again (must service the Connie first).

Have to agree with you on the Milford Road - it has got everything! Probably my favourite road anywhere.

**Meanie** · 22nd April 2009, 21:10

Originally Posted by banditrider

Have to agree with you on the Milford Road - it has got everything! Probably my favourite road anywhere.

Havnt done it yet so its still the Buller gorge for me

**KiwiKat** · 22nd April 2009, 21:14

Originally Posted by Meanie

Havnt done it yet so its still the Buller gorge for me

Two trips South in three months and YOU haven't done it yet!

Long weekend coming up in 5 weeks.

**Meanie** · 22nd April 2009, 21:15

Originally Posted by KiwiKat

Two trips South in three months and YOU haven't done it yet!

Long weekend coming up in 5 weeks.

Yea pretty sad aint it

**banditrider** · 22nd April 2009, 21:24

Pretty poor really - we went right past the turn-off to Te Anau too. It would only have added something like 400km to your day...

**Meanie** · 23rd April 2009, 12:00

Originally Posted by banditrider

Pretty poor really - we went right past the turn-off to Te Anau too. It would only have added something like 400km to your day...

Is that all........

**86GSXR** · 23rd April 2009, 13:06

Not much at all really

**banditrider** · 23rd April 2009, 18:47

Originally Posted by Meanie

Is that all........

Check it out below:

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Not much at all really

How far is that in lattes?

**86GSXR** · 23rd April 2009, 18:55

About 1.6 lattes to do the Milford Rd return. A bargain when looked at in those terms

**banditrider** · 23rd April 2009, 19:22

Hell, where did you find them? Raid a camper van?

**86GSXR** · 23rd April 2009, 19:38

There is actually a cafe at Milford which shuts at 4.30. We arrived at 4.31 and made our own (packet and thermos)

**Mom** · 23rd April 2009, 19:48

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

There is actually a cafe at Milford which shuts at 4.30. We arrived at 4.31 and made our own (packet and thermos)

Wow, just read your awesome trip report, thanks for sharing.

Funny thing about the shop that closes at a given time, we had the same on our East Cape ride last year. We were booked in and paying guests at The Tologa Bay Inn. Arrived a bit late in the arvo for lunch, but before the cafe closed. Went to get a toasty or something, nope, the grill is off. So we went to the bar for a snack (same kitchen

)ok then we will have some crisps, nope got none. OK best you pour me another wine to take the edge off till the kitchen opens again

**martybabe** · 23rd April 2009, 19:52

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

Well , I really enjoyed that write up thank you, I felt like I was there riding with you for some of that, a bit heavy on the latte consumption for me though, 1 coffee 3 wees at my age, I'd never get any riding done.

Great report and what a lovely couple, may you have many more special times together.