Monthly Archives: March 2011

South Island (+ Bluebridge) pics

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

Thought you might like to see some of the country I’ve been walking and people I’ve been meeting…  

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I’m still alive!

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

It seemed like a good idea at the time. Amazing how flat a map is when it’s spread out on the floor of a warm and comfortable lounge. Gives an impression that a proposed route will be a stroll through … Continue reading →

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My head hurts

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

For two reasons… but firstly, an update: After leaving the fabulous ‘kept me dry and warm’ Trail Angels called Chris and Sharon I walked up (and down) a very steep hill – with fabulous views – to Havelock. I now … Continue reading →

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Queen Charlotte complete

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

Quick update: it’s been a whirlwind couple of days! The friendly team at Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry and L.A.Fitness got me all sorted across the water. I walked the treadmill the entire sailing, much to the amusement of many of … Continue reading →

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Before and after pics: shoes

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

It was by accident I started this adventure with shoes strongly recommended by other long-distance trekkers: Merrell Moab Ventilators. I’d already had them about a year. They were comfy and grippy and light. I’d got them cheap from an outdoor … Continue reading →

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Walking on water

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

Whenever a Scout or student has asked how am I going to get from Wellington to the South Island, I put on a serious face (you may find that in itself hard to believe) and say “Swim!”. Of course, I’m … Continue reading →

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One island down – one to go

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

From Pukerua Bay (thanks Rachel!) the day was filled with big hills (Colonial Knob and Mount Kaukau), gales, bits of rain and a young couple late-returning from an orienteering event in the forest. The views were stunning, the strong winds … Continue reading →

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Body weary

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

Today was #56 of walking, strolling from Waikanae to Pukerua Bay. It was very difficult to get going this morning. Yesterday it was blowing a gale and bucketing down so I chose to spend the day at Clive and Jackie’s, catching … Continue reading →

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Windy, and not even to Wellington yet!

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

A whirl-wind week of walking (how’s that for alliteration?) has seen me chew through some serious kilometres. From Turakina Beach I was ambushed in the forest by a herd of noisy Marton Scouts on bicycles. They escorted me – well, they … Continue reading →

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