The Fiordland

18 - 20 Mar

I'm heading to the Fiords. I'm cycling alone again but I'll catch up with Roland later on the way. My destination for the day is Tuatapere about 95 km far, the longest day so far.

It's sunny but very windy, mainly side and head wind, tough going. About an hour before Tuatapere I meet a nice young couple from the US, Rebecca and Jesse. We cycle together for the rest of the day. I get sore throat in the night, the I've been escaping since Invercargill has finally got me...

The next day is long again, about 85 km. Luckilly I've got a tail wind most of the way. I feel weak and tired and I know I'gonna be really sick tonight. About an hour before Manapouri meet Rebecca and Jess again.

I've got high fever in the night and go to bed early. Feel much better in the morning but stay in the backpackers and have a rest. Around lunch have an unexpected visitor - Matt. He's been there for a couple of days, went for an overnight cruise yesterday and saw my bike when he came back. I go to Te Anau in the afternoon to see the town and do shopping. Roland arrives later in the evening and we go for an overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound the next day.