The wind has stoped and its overcast in the morning. Continuing upriver is much the same as yesterday. The river is slightly narrower with a defined bank on either side so crossings are more frequent. There only knee deep but slippery with all the cattle/ horses roaming the riverbed.
I leave the river on the true right and join waiomatani road where its a couple of kms to rua.
Ruatoria is not as bad as its rep, theres a cop shop, fire sation , hotel, heath center and a post shop, however the foursquare is the sole reason for my visit. After restocking supplys i eat lunch at a picknick table in the center. I attract less attention than expected being a pakeha with an expensive looking tramping pack.
Heading into the ranges from here i will likely out of reception untill the napier/taupo road so it may be while between posts
Dom. Were the water crossings slippery due the cattle/horses generally agitating the ground, or was it the aforementioned species feaces? I'm sure your city dwelling readers would be fascinated to know. Keep safe cuzzie bro.
ReplyDeleteDom. Were the water crossings slippery due the cattle/horses generally agitating the ground, or was it the aforementioned species feaces? I'm sure your city dwelling readers would be fascinated to know. Keep safe cuzzie bro.
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ReplyDeleteVery good Dom. All good so far in. Keep it up and stay safe! Happy Xmas in case you get no more data coverage
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