I set off on my journey on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage route.
Author: Nic
Ohisashiburi – Long Time No See!
Back in Japan for the first time in a while.
A Cycle Holiday?
This week I've had a few conversations along these lines: "I'm actually going to Japan for a month" "Oh wow, for a holiday?" "Yea kinda, a cycle holiday" "....Oh, um, is that a holiday!?" Every time someone expresses surprise at my plans it's hard not to feel a tiny bit of doubt that this is …
Another Big Day
A long day traversing the Tararua ranges, featuring a big climb and stunning ridgelines.
True Blue Tramping
After a very chilly start it's time to get into the Tararuas for real. The track throws up an unexcepted challenge.
False Starts
It takes a while to get going and more than one kind of animal features in this section.
Burtton’s Track & Buddies
A shorter walking day which has it all - rivers, rain, gravel roads and a runner.
Green Corridors
Back on trail for real, there are only 221km to go to Island Bay in Wellington.
Mum Takes on Te Araroa
Perhaps this section of Palmerston North Te Araroa is more scenic than yesterday's?
Cramming in Calories
Only 6.5km today but there are lots of excellent eats around.
Adventures of Nic 