Tramping: The Milford Track

Sunk costs and sunk spirits collide with amazing scenery on this much anticipated fail-tramp of the Milford Track over summer with Claire's parents. Milford Track 17-20.01.2021 The four of us arrive to the wharf and it isn't raining. We stick the carkey in a lockbox and leave the car, knowing we'll see it in four... Continue Reading →

Tramping: Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk

At 3 on Friday P's van pulls up with a honk and a wave and we four Meetup trampers are off, over the Rimutakas enroute to tramp the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk. We are: P, a job-taking Welsh immigrant T, a job-taking Canadian immigrant J, a kiwi with problematic knees Me, also with problematic knees After a... Continue Reading →

Tramping: The Routeburn Track

"You better run if you want to get your plane – but you can't take your pack". The start of this long-awaited tramp with my Dad was a real cock-up. Sarah pops over to give me a ride to the airport. We have hours before we have to leave, and we spend it leisurely. Too leisurely;... Continue Reading →

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