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GPS, Garmin, Satellite Tracking
Ugh, Sometimes it is just too hard, getting the route files, working it down into smaller sections, generating the correct extension, loading it into my Garmin InReach… just so hard. For safety reasons I use a Garmin InReach with satellite tracking. I also use it as a backup to not…
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The humble Focaccia
Bread, Such a simple delight and most certainly one of the things I will miss while on the trail. Once a month I go for my barber’s appointment on the other side of town and get to stop by the Bellbird for a freshly baked Focaccia. The highlight of my…
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DIY – Painting my fence at home (Part 2 of many)
My stars aligned, Woke up this morning expecting the NW-er wind to howl but no, it was dead calm. I rush out of bed to make use of the opportunity to spray and finish the section of fence I am working on, DONE. The second coat of paint really…
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Resigned officially from the Leopard
The plan is coming together, After a little back and forth I finally handed in my official resignation today. What a rollercoaster ride of emotions and feelings all leading up to this point: yes, no, yes, maybe… but yes in the end. I am thankful to have worked at…
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A new (man)bag
Background, In 2011, I had the (shall I call it privilege?) to spend a couple of months in, mostly Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. One thing I quickly learned was that every single person, man, woman or child had a “bilum” or a string bag, which is what it is…
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Packing or Panicking
Packing, Continue to figure out what to pack and what stays behind. I have been on many overnight and multi day walks, but nothing like the scale of the Te Araroa trail. Medical kit, emergency and survival gear, electronics, hygiene items and the most difficult… food and clothing. So so…
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Just another Tuesday-ish
The job, It was an unexpectedly tough day at “the Leopard” today. Partly my fault, because I lost track of something and it snuck up on us for testing. We managed to sort it out in the end, with help from the team. The home, Spent a little time…
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