It was easier riding today,although we hit patches of sticky sand at times. It's a bit like biking gradually uphill. As soon as we stop pedaling the speed drops right off so there is no free wheeling. The beach at the southern end is much shelled. There are shells of all colours- red,orange, brown, blue, matte cream and pearlescent pinks and creams. And always the deep plum jellyfish. I wondered how I would find a different photo when everything looked the same for mile upon mile and then we came across this stunning contraption.
How welcome was that coffee! We set off after it at a much better speed for a while. We were very glad to get to Ahipara in time for lunch and intend to stay two nights to have a recovery day.
That doorstep is a whale vertebrae. The lovely man who runs the place is moving to Westport so here is an opportunity for somebody.
Well done - the beach would have been a test of determination! Enjoy your rest day - we look forward to hearing about the next leg.
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