Porirua to Wellington City
25kms
Total 1672kms
I started very early today and was walking back up to Colonial Knob in the dark before 6am. I needed my phone torch to see going up the bush track. By the time I got half way up the sun was providing enough light and the sunrise looked great from the top. I walked along the top of the hills to the west of Tawa and then dropped down to Ohariu Valley road. I walked about 5kms down through the valley then joined the track up to Mt Kaukau. When I arrived at the summit I got my first view of the city. That was a great moment for me. I have made it! I sat at the picnic table for a while and thought about how far I have come. I am incredibly proud of what I have achieved and it is a feeling I dont think I have experienced before. I was on a high today, walking without a pack and at times breaking into a jog. I had so much energy and I could have easily done the last 17kms to finish at Island Bay. The weather was perfect today as well.
I made my way down the mountain and came out at Ngaio, then through Wadestown, a few parks and finished at the Botanic Gardens. I had some time to pass waiting for Hayley to pick me up after picking up Katie from the airport. I went to a barber shop and got my beard tidied up then sat at a cafe for a while.
Needless to say, it was great to see Katie after six weeks! Tomorrow we will finish the walk and Hayley is coming too.
Have loved reading your journey Dean. Even feels like I’m there sometimes. Just as well I’m not I can hardly walk to the letterbox and back now. Thank you it has been a real eye opener.
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Wow Dean so what began as a path less travelled 🧳 you have added your footprint 👣 to the track. So proud for you. Have followed your journey even though we only met for an evening at Waiata. If you would like a travelling buddy for the South Island sector count me in.
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