Watch out for the next exciting (and hopefully mud-free) installment!!
Ka Kite
Rache X
(PS Currently in back-tracking mode but have finally managed to score kayak hire for convoluted Wanganui River section, yay!)
Doc rangers were refunding hut tickets as the weather was so bad many people including me turned back to do it again another day. Watch out for the next exciting (and hopefully mud-free) installment!! Ka Kite Rache X (PS Currently in back-tracking mode but have finally managed to score kayak hire for convoluted Wanganui River section, yay!)
9 Comments
Vicki
8/12/2015 10:24:51
Hey there, keep up the good work!!! you are doing amazing. Think how character building all that mud is eh... Won't be long and you'll be in the South Island and hopefully mud free!!
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Nessie Kirkbride
8/12/2015 12:09:57
Go Rache! Oh hec it sounds aweful...but wonderful and awesome rolled into one. Mind you dont get trenchfoot Rache
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Rich and Lisa
8/12/2015 17:54:33
Rache - you are truly amazing. You are making that 6 (well 5) peak adventure we did back in 09 seem - rather insignificant. Loving reading your blog. 1000km. FANTASTIC. Keep it up. P.S. Love the picture of your wonderful view. Just like from the top of every mountain (hill) in the Lakes district if I remember correctly. 😉
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Dion freeman
8/12/2015 20:33:29
Dear Ms kirkbride, I was very fortunate to have met your amazing blog Meister and raconteur friend. He assured me you were indeed as tough as you appear to be, and after I mentioned how wonderful it would be to walk with you, I think he politely informed me I did not have the toughness, the fitness to do it. However, I shall sneak on a trail with you in our beautiful south island anyway, after I do some much needed north island trail marking!!!!! P.s. It won't rain down here for you and we dont' do mud!!! I note that your blog Meister is an ex champion trail runner!
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Colin Matthews
8/12/2015 22:35:47
Go Rachel Go. We have been following you every step of the way (from our comfy sofa haha). You are doing something wonderful, and remember its not the sprinters who win-its the stayers...Lotsa LOve Col, Cita and Devon
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Mrs O
9/12/2015 03:20:18
It sounds rough and tough but you are looking fantastic (despite falling apart) . 1,000 ks. That's ridic!!! I couldn't make the bus stop this morn - combined 58kph wind and sheets of ice - blown away !
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Helen
9/12/2015 11:03:21
Keep it up lady. You are doing an amzing thing!!
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Trish
10/12/2015 19:44:26
Hi Rache ! Life obviously does not imitate reality TV programmes. Where is the helicopter swooping down to transport you to a 5 star hotel at the end of every muddy day ?? I hope your enjoying more temperate weather now. We think about you often as you make your awe inspiring trek. Big hugs,
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Wendy
11/12/2015 02:21:46
Oh boy, you know I had no idea that this tramp was such a challenge, feeling a mixture of guilt and relief that we'll be joining you on the cushy South Island, keep going Rach! x x
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