Kerikeri

Staggered in to Kerikeri on Friday having booked accommodation 2 hours out with just 3% battery. Whew! Greeted with complementary wine and beer. Sooo good!
3 days rest and recuperation completed and completely needed. Don's feet are mostly repaired and some of the leg strains (both of us) improved a bit.
Caught up the little bit of trail that we cut short on Thursday so we will be able to start without a dogleg tomorrow.
We are only 2 weeks in and everyday things like soft beds, showers and laundry feel like luxury.
Northland is a dismal swamp!

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