1/28 - Hamner Springs to Christchurch

Mileage: 183

And so it ends, as all things do.

I couldn't believe today was the last day of the trip.  I have had the most amazing adventure.  Ok, so maybe I didn't think so WHILE I was riding through the freezing rain cursing and wanting to shake my fist at the sky, but even that only added to the experience and I could now look back and laugh at how miserable I was.

1/27 - Hokitika to Hamner Springs

Mileage: 156

The world disappears when I ride...

The upside of having a really crappy day yesterday?  I was ecstatic when I walked out of the hostel this morning to the sun smiling down.  The rain had turned torrential throughout most of the night and I was worried for today's ride.  I woke up around 6:30 but slept in until 7am.  I know, I can't believe 7am was sleeping in for me!  Back in the States, I'm lucky to roll out of bed by 8:30.  I had gone to bed around 10pm so felt pretty energized this morning, especially with the beautiful weather.  We saddled up and head towards Hamner Springs, a mere 156 miles away.

1/26 - Wanaka to Hokitika

Mileage:  265

My (very) brief love affair with rain.

Remember when I posted I didn't mind rain?  Yeah well, I take it all back.