28/10/21, Day 21, 36km, Total 638km
Elevation Gain:1023, Loss: 705m
Today I had the power and energy needed all day. It felt great. My pack is a bit lighter as I’m only carrying 3 days of food.
The rain that was forecast didn’t show up until around 4pm and I arrived at the Whare a few minutes after that.
The trail today was all on footpaths, roads or tracks that used to be roads. So it was all easy going and it was great to be able to keep my feet dry too. So my blister was not an issue today. I doubt that I’ll be so lucky tomorrow.
This shelter was built 2 years ago by the Palmerston North council and its great. No door but its dry with 2 big sleeping platforms plus a cooking bench. That’s all we need on a wet night.
My new socks 
Funny mod to sign in a bus stop. Lepers? 
Excellent information 
Cool metal work 
All the tools needed to fix your bike including tyre pump. 
Coolest pedestrian bridge I’ve seen. 
But I’m free to pee anywhere 
Huge mountain bike park 
The halfway point 
My shelter for the night 
A dry place and a hot drink. Life is great
