Setting off, leaving Levin behind this morning,
I had a beautiful Friday (<-because I lose track which day of the week it is) morning in Levin with great weather on the cards today. The place felt different this morning, maybe because I am getting use to things, or maybe the weather, or the fact it is Friday, but all in all better. I found a great spot for breakfast and made a call or two as well from the public gardens, before getting a ride to the trailhead where I started today.
I have a short section to cover today, 7km, mostly on sealed or unsealed roads and jeep track. Sun is burning down, so I am taking it easy, trying not to break a sweat. No need to hurry right?
Check out (closely) the fern vs tree ratio in the photo below.
Tenting tonight, hoping that the nice weather will continue this weekend when I cover some of the final bits of the Tararua Ranges. I am still unsure what to make of this section of the trail. I find myself very conflicted between calling it off completely vs. soldiering on. I am just not sure I am getting what I want from being here. Perhaps it is just because I am in “worry” mode… but I cannot seem to get myself away from that either. So, hmmm, thinking. Perhaps I had too much time to think today, and not enough to walk?
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40.6309 – 175.4117
6 December 2024
FP-330
2 responses to “Mangahao & Makahika Track – Day 62.”
Happy to read you had beautiful Friday – the breakfast spot would have definitely started my day off well too – stunning!
I also had a beautiful Friday – halfday and then we went away for a very spoilt breakaway in Scarborough – was awesome!
we stayed at this place – https://www.lekkeslaap.co.za/accommodation/scarborough-hilltop-house
I got the main bedroom upstairs – spoilt Gurl I am “-)
Intriguing fern vs tree ratio 😉
Your tenting spot seemed pretty ok as well – even a table to do breakfast at …..
I guess only time will tell on how you will handle your “current conflicting thoughts”
Tomorrow is another day – perhaps less worrying and thinking ‘-)
I’m also in “worry” mode – a lot not going right at work – told myself that I would only stress about it in the new year – but not happening – stressing daily about thing and was so hoping December was going to be a chilled month ..
Anyhoo ..
Fancy place you were staying at, much more fancier than my accommodation. Very spoilt indeed.
I am sure that we all worry about stuff… controlling it is the key, and making sure it doesn’t rule the Hamster’s thought process.
Best dealing with your worries… and I will try taking charge of mine.