We left Eketahuna in fine weather and travelled along a little valley parallel to the main highway. We crossed the road and travelled down another parallel valley. Much further ths time. There had to be a day when we took a wrong turn and this was it. Two of them! The first came when the intructions said to turn down North Road. They did not mention that there were two North Roads. Luckily we met a lady walking her dog and she set us right. She also told me about a little Lutheran church, built by Norwegian settlers in 1881 and still in use. Sure enough, futher along we found the correct North Road and then the church. It is set high on a hill, a very small, plain church, wit the original organ still in use.
Periodically there would be a light shower, nothing to worry about. Then we took the second wrong turn. This brought me out onto the main road much sooner than I should have been. These busy roads are downright scary at times. The traffic is in such a hurry and a lot of people do not seem to understand the 1.5 metre rule. It would not be so bad if they slowed down before they passed a bit close. And then, oh joy! It started to rain heavily. In moments I was wet through. The puddles became deep enough that the water cam up over my feet on the downstroke of the pedals. By the time I got to Masterton the gutters were like small rivers and in some places the drains could not cope and the water was boiling up again.
I stopped and we loaded the bike onto the car and went for a hot chocolate. Then we drove out to visit Steve and George at Te Wharau. The school has gone since I was there last and I missed the turn. The weather forecast was not good so we stayed two nights. It was a lovely visit. No internet though.
My phone is still playing up so no photos either.
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