We left Bulls in the sunshine and travelled to Taranaki via the coastal route. The nearer we got to the mountain the heavier the overcast. There were glimpses of a dark sea, but none of the mountain, though we did see the flank curving upwards. We stopped with Cary and Russell in New Plymouth. Cary took us to the waterfront where sculptors were busy with giant boulders, creating masterpieces, the Govett-Brewster Gallery where we were dazzled by the exterior and found a golden glitter tree, Pukekura Park, what a treasure this is, and then to the iconic bridge which frames a view of Taranaki.
The following day we continued north. It was a misty, moisty morning and was quite magical travelling through the gorges north of New Plymouth. Mist wreated the bush but tthe rain was usually light.
We ran out of the rain as we entered the Waikato and had lunch with Marion and Alan in Kihikihi, and then on to Sharon and Richard near Kaikohe. Here we have stayed to sort our stuff. They will take us to the Cape and then deliver our car to Helensville while we ride.
Yesterday's skies were stunning. Today has been a gentle rain all day. The ground is soaking it up. I am glad that we are not riding today. This is the weather bomb that was forecast but it is not too bad here in Mataraua.
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