No escape from the heat

The day started lazily with an Aeropressed and hand ground coffee. We went over to the mall and exchanged my non ring pull can of salmon for something more sensible.

After leaving Northlands, we blindly followed Google Maps out of Christchurch. It was a bit awkward at times but there was a nice rail trail for a good portion, with automatic crossing sensors.

No cruising in Christchurch (some roads).

The humidity was nice and cycling past a field of purple flowers was pretty awesome. My feet were overheating though. I had brought my cycling boots in anticipation for wet weather. Maybe it'll still happen. I thought I was escaping from the Australian heat!

Lunch was in West Melton. A delicious steak.

We passed a man who was with a ridiculous truck. He suggested that we get an ice cream. So we did. This is $5.5 worth. James fell victim to the ‘middle option’ and I followed suit. It took me 25 minutes to eat it.

When the truck passed us, the driver gave a toot and spray of water. The truck had signs saying skid testing was underway.

Rakaia Gorge

Deflate tent equipment from bicycle bags.

Dinner (tuna, cous cous, baby corn)

 The day wrapped up in Rakaia Gorge campground. It was new to me in going to a campground with actual facilities. It does make things nicer (as well as a lack of bogans running generators all night).