After looking at the forecast the next few days it’s a no brainer to take a day off. We’re lucky we have no time constraints. However, if we have to be holed up for a couple nights we realized it would be better to move on down the road and get a place closer to town.
Tom found the best spot… a little motel with a studio available right in the middle of town close to cafes, pubs and resupply. And we weren’t the only ones with that idea. At least six other bicycles are in the bike keep.
On the way to Te Ahora we met Anders from Sweden who is also riding the TA. Poor guy got food poisoning on the flight to NZ so had to start from Auckland.
We got to town just in time to catch the last part of Sunday Mass and as we left church in a huge downpour we took shelter in the Duck and Cover since it was too early to check into our motel.
It was a GREAT place to spend Sunday Funday realizing we get to enjoy a zero day tomorrow.
Sweet Glynis who checked us onto the motel could not have been nicer.
She kept running up to our studio with treats for us…. like fresh milk, museli and yogurt for breakfast, red wine before our mineral water soak, chocolate truffles and thick towels for the soak. We definitely appreciate her kindness.
Day off tomorrow… and then we ride toward the interior of the North Island getting closer to the infamous Timber Trail and the center point of the North Island.
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Keep Calm and Pedal On 
We all need a Sabbath day of rest, glad you are getting yours!
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