Day four of our 2014 Abel Tasman tramp...
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Vicki begins the crossing of Awaroa Bay, a bit of a thrill on an otherwise gentle trek;
note clouds; humidity; 7 in the AM |
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Others crossing; you're never in a crowd on the AT, but never quite alone, either |
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More clouds |
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Looking toward the sea...more clouds |
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Of course, the big challenge at Awaroa is crossing the bay
without crunching any shells |
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But finally, after half an hour, you make it to the other side |
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It's a jungle out there |
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Beach and white-out |
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In the bush, every big old tree has numerous
parasites |
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A mile or so out of Totaranui, we encountered a group of 11-year-olds from
Nelson Intermediate School, on the AT for a week-long field trip; nice kids
and teachers |
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Another detour! Uphill, too! |
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At least it's always a great trail |
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At Totaranui, I call it quits: too much humidity, bugs, detours, weight, noisy campground
neighbors, etc; we call the water taxi and head back to Marahau; most people stop at
Totaranui anyway, and we'd already done the big leg to Wharwharangi in 2009 |
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And our rustic little cabin at the Marahau Beach Camp |
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