By Liz

15th February – 59km cycled

Our wake up call came at 4am by two pesky cockrells, cock-a-frickin-doodle-dooing at each other from across the camp. Some campers had actually brought them along for their holiday. Whether as a meal or just because people are bonkers like that who knows. Either way – I had some very interesting dreams.

Because of that, we were up and out by 8.30am and in Rolleston by 9.30am. Got the campstove! Woo woo! Now we were self sufficient!

We bought more food and snacks and set off to Darfield. Some lovely views of the mountain ranges which one day we will be heading towards. Lunch under a tree in a very quiet town. Had a nap!

We then cycled to Glentunnel along some very straight roads stopping for snacks of plums and ginger nuts. Clearly our favourite!

We arrived in Glentunnel in good spirits, set up camp, went for a swim in the river, and paid 50c for a hot 4min shower. Very large campsite with not many tents!

Tomorrow we are going to Rakaia Gorge.