It is still raining when we depart but fortunately the wind has abated, otherwise we would have to stop when the gust picks up. It is uncomfortable packing up our wet tent, swatting the black flies and getting into damp clothing and shoes.
In no time my shoes and shorts are soaked. Despite the rain, my jacket keeps me dry so I warm up enough with cycling. We stop and hang out inside at a store, it pours down, slacks off then pours down again.
We wait for the rain to let up, but it doesn't seem to so eventually we have to start again. We consider the Backpackers only 10 km ahead, however when we reach there it is not raining so we decide to carry on to Reefton.
After a quick snack, it finally stops raining and the sun comes out. It is good to feel some warmth!
Although the motorcamp reminds us of Tokoroa, we elect to stay in a cabinn to dry out our things. We walk into town for a pizza.
Day 34 cycling 55KM
Day 35 cycling 56KM
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