Thursday, December 18, 2008

Manapouri-Clifden Dec11-12/08





It is a short cycle day as Peter does not want to rough camp.

Joelle (older lady) who runs motorcamp is an intelligent woman. She is from California and has lived here 37 some years. The place is very homey with cute little cabins. Her son has a collection of Mini Minors.

Next day, we have a cold headwind and crosswind all day. It is 20 KM before we reach the big climb, it is tough but we make it up.

Along the way we stop at the school that the Scottish couple mentioned for drinking water and toilet. It appears to be in the middle of nowhere and suprisingly it has a big indoor swimning pool. Unfortunately no camping permitted.

I am getting to the end of my energy when we finally arrive at camping ground at Clifdon and supension bridge. It is designated camping with a long drop toilet and picnic table but no fees or other facilities. The campground appears clean so we hope that it is not a party spot.

A few campervans park for the night. Just as we are getting ready for bed, a group of partying young people arrive, they pull back the chain and drive into campground. Peter gets out of tent. They say that they will be partying here, but then ask Peter if he would like them to move to other side..."Yes please".

Shortly after they leave and we look for hidden spot in trees to move our tent to. Peter moves the tent and we move all our things with no lights.

I hear music and squealing tires later but that is all.

Day 42 cycling 23KM
Day 43 cycling 70KM

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