The weather closed in again to farewell my bike trip. Rain and headwind accompanied me as I slogged out the last 29km of the New Zealand adventure.
Snug in my hotel, I delayed departure with a buffet breakfast. In Picton, again snug and warm, I curled up with a book I’ve been meaning to read for a while.
My original plan was to explore around Picton for the day. Instead, I chose the dry option.
It’s been a fun bike trip. Sun has showed mountain lakes and beaches in their beauty. Rain and wind has made New Zealand feel more rugged.
There are 2 kinds of enjoyment. Type 1 is the kind you feel at the time. Sunny cycling in beautiful landscapes is enjoyment type 1. Type 2 is delayed enjoyment. At the time, it’s a slog. Rain, wind, trials, and tribulations. After it’s finished, the enjoyment of knowing you did it kicks in. Enjoyment type 2. New Zealand had some of that, too.
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Curled up with a good book sounds a much better activity to finish this adventure to me …. but your last few weeks look seriously impressive and very enjoyable. Looking forward to hearing all about it when you’re here in Adelaide
Thanks Valerie. Looking forward to seeing you in Adelaide soon.
So, either way, the enjoyment was yours! Well done and nice to read.
If you miss rain and wind you’re very welcome in your good old Netherlands again. The weather is just as fine as you described 😉