Tour Aotearoa Day 8: Auckland to Orere Point, 50 miles, 2,405 feet elevation | Pacific Coast Highway

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We in the US think of the PCH as “west”, or I do anyway.

Here down under we have now crossed the North Island latitudinally and are enjoying views on the east side of the country along the Pacific Coast Highway. I put a pin where we stop every night to plot our progress on the Route Tracker at night.

Today was kind of an easier day, well except for getting out of Auckland at rush hour. Woof. It just takes time. We had such a nice variety of riding though – through parks, rural areas and some of the coast. And the sun was behind the clouds for a good part of the day which made it easier on the skin.

As we were cycling out of Auckland we stopped in a family owned Filipino bakery for a muffin and coffee.

Best muffin ever I thought and when I let the young lady know that, she said her mother makes them everyday. So, well, we just had to meet her. And her son is the chef!

Tomorrow we head toward the Firth of Thames. If you don’t know what a “firth” is, and no I’m not lisping, it’s a long narrow inlet off of the sea. I only know because I had to look it up. 😂 Ya never know when that one will pop up in Wordle.

Since New Zealand is one of the countries at the lead of the International Date Line, we were first to wish each other and our family and friends at home a Happy Valentine’s Day. Hope yours is extra special too. Thanks for the follow!

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10 thoughts on “Tour Aotearoa Day 8: Auckland to Orere Point, 50 miles, 2,405 feet elevation | Pacific Coast Highway”

  2. Great views of seashores and mountains. Wish I would have known about the bakery when I was in Auckland! It looks like you two have become acclimated to the left lanes. When I returned from australia, I had a tough time remembering which side of the stairs to go up and down in a public place.

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  3. thanks Deb! Happy V day to you and Tom! Sounds like the trip is going well! We are back in Sarasota this year for 6 months… if you all are in town, warm showers here! 🤗

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      1. omg! We play pball nearly every day! Free courts abound! We play in and outside… when it rains or is especially hot! Now if I could just lose some weight!!! Too much good food and drink! We even bike the trails ! Take care! 🤗

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    1. Oh thank you so much!! Riding in another country is enlightening and we are seeing so many new sites and meeting so many fascinating people. Thanks for following!

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