Well the end of another chapter has arrived. Covid put an end to the Nevs being nomadic, however that is about to change. This is the longest we have been in one spot since 2003 and who would have thought we would end up being in Nelson living in the most awesome tiny house for 3 1/2 years.
Work is done and dusted for now and farewell Nelson………but we will be back.
The Nomadic Nevs being forced to stay home. Our flight to Sydney scheduled today of course a no go as we hunker down with the rest of NZ in our bubble.
Instead this is what our day looked like today. A great ride with Betty and Nancy.
Deserted roads
Taped off playgrounds
Boarded up public toilets
No traffic
Betty and Nancy watching us do our workout
Supermarket Queues
New coffee machine working over time and well worth the investment purchased the day prior to lockdown.
Date night at home!
Can’t go out for our weekly Thai so at home it has to be!
Cheers everyone stay home, stay safe. Enjoy time in your bubble.
Tomorrow Andy is back to work as an essential service and we roll through another day during these crazy times. Thinking of you all wherever you are.
24 hour mini break to Mapua. So spoilt to have this lovely spot only a 34km ride away. The perfect getaway.
Betty and Nancy having a rest half wayChilling outLoving the peace and quiet Rabbit IslandNancy waiting patiently for the ferry to MapuaAll refreshed Beer O’Clock at Jellyfish Loving summerGood morning MapuaTime to get the ferry back to Rabbit Island
Back through Rabbit IslandJust like that back at Raglan in Tahunanui
Well what better way to spend our 21st Wedding Anniversary than taking Betty and Nancy on an epic ride.
42km Coppermine saddle trail, rough going on a steel bike as so rocky, but blazed past some dude on his flash carbon full suspension bike! That gave Betty and Nancy a buzz!
Departing home first thing
After just under 2hours of climbing we made it to the 3rd house
Then it got cold, super cold!
Hiding in the fog and drizzle we made it to the saddle. But too cold to hang around
Nancy having a rest waiting on Betty. No speed records broken for Betty on the descent!
There she is!! Great day out.
Now what are the odds of having two lovely ladies come into work earlier in the week and their names were Betty & Nancy! They couldn’t believe our bikes were called B & N.
Happy 21st Anniversary. Was a dreary cold day like this in Christchurch 21years ago.
Where has that time gone! What a fun 21 years full of adventures. We are so lucky to have hit the jackpot! Bring on the next 21!
Ride done and dusted and almost time to crack open the bubbles!
Second time riding this great West Coast Wilderness Trail and it was awesome. This time was with the bosses doing homework for work and what a blast we had. A handful of pics from the past few days.
Day 1 Ross to Hokitika 33km
Arrival into Hoki
Day 2 Hokitika to Lake Kaniere 24km
West coast scenic waterways cruise. Well worth it
Arrival into Lake Kaniere
Great stay with Grant at Lake Kaniere. A true coaster.Lake Kaniere to Kumara 52kmArrival into the beautiful Kumara and staying at the Miners Cottages at the Theatre Royal.Then the final day from Kumara to Greymouth 29km