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Clueless in Aotearoa
In search of where the world begins
September 2021
Back in the saddle and riding nor nor-east into the sunrise of a new day.
In search of that fickle golden light. That metaphysical Eldorado. That place up there on the coast where the world begins anew each and every day. On the trail from Wellington to Te Tairawhiti, the East Cape or of the North Island on another carelessly planned misadventure.
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Go nowhere fast day. Will get loaded up ready for the push tomorrow.
Calling it. Day is done. Now where did I pack that beer…
Hawke bay & Mahia in the distance.
Got the treats…
Couldn’t resist. Made it to Havelock North. Back on the flat lands towards Napier.
Had a good feed and a couple of quiets at the pub. I’ll be coming back with a posse.
Settling in…
Stopped for a feed.
Big HB sky. Equinox winds building.
Day four. Saddled up and heading out. Patangata and middle road to Havelock North & Napier
The demise of the country pub is a profound loss. We’ll miss the tall tales and half truths from local legends. It’s never a good sign when the only one propping up the bar is the bar keep!
Calling it. 122 clicks today. Time for a cold one.
Get in touch if you have any ideas on where to go, where to visit, who to meet or a place to eat.
