A Soon to be Mum in Matamata

Another day on the Hauraki Rail Trail, bustling with other cyclists, especially retirees. Back tracking out of the gorge was beautiful with more time spent checking out the waterfalls and other sites of interest. Most of the day was in farm country and I got an especially up close view at my Warmshowers stay for the night. Simone, my cool host, was temporarily living on her mother in law’s dairy farm as she waited out her pregnancy. Simone and Louie had been cycle touring the world when they found out hey were pregnant and decided to come back to Louie’s home, New Zealand. Simone and I went for a sunset walk through the pastures, dodging fresh and brick patties along the way. I was really inspired by their journey and excited to follow along on Instagram at this new phases as parents.Read more