Bluff The bow of the canoe
Today was shakedown day. I got really cold at night as the strong southerly kept the temperature very cool. It confirmed the decision to start south and go north was the right one (weather-wise anyway). I had breakfast (left over chips) and then muesli. I packed up all my things and headed for the bay where the huge chain links go into the bay. An effective and inspiring piece of sculpture. I missed seeing the Maritime Museum at Bluff but it would have meant waiting around for 30 minutes or more till it opened and I was still cold. One day we'll be back and I can see it then. I rode past some trampers (German I think) - a couple walking the length of the South Island. Quite humbling. You think YOUR pilgrimage is quite challenging and then you meet others whose challenge seems far geater. Got back to Invercargill at midday and went shopping after booking into the camping ground. Some things had to wait. Some things I plain forgot. There were lots of cyclists - mostly from Europe including a couple with two very young children under 5 from Switzerland. Brave - some would say unwise - on NZ roads. But they got there safely.
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