Near the start line.....

Today was a very relaxing day - up not too early - breakfast, packed and check out of our cabin. Down town for coffee in the sun and a quiet walk along the lake beach front while Gran and Mary looked at a few shops. The sun was out and it felt warm.
Then we were in the cars and heading east towards Omakau - out starting point for the first trail ride.
We had lunch along the way at Cromwell, got some petrol and stone fruit then drove along the far side of Lake Dunstan - the scene of our last ride in about a weeks time and noted the hilly sections!!! There were several bikers doing the ride, but not that many - Monday's must be quiet.
Not far from Omakau we came across a "fence of broken down bikes" - dozens and dozens of old bikes in broken states. Very cool.
We are staying in the old Post Office and it is interesting with old furnishings and some of the old post office fittings - there are two massive deer heads and antlers on one wall.
We checked in with Shebikeshebikes and Gran collected her E Bike that she will use for the next two days - got all of the instructions and tools. Then we all went for a short ride to Ophir and as far as the bridge - then stopped at a pub and sat outside drinking a beer.
Tonight we had dinner at the Hotel next door to our Post Office accommodation.
Three of us had Blue Cod Tacos - they were rather yummy.Read more