We are entering the Southern Alps area and got our first glimpse of snow covered mountains today.
With that came a day of road riding with blue bird skies, glacial rivers and mountain spam around nearly every corner.
The southwest region of the South Island in New Zealand is known for having the country’s most precipitation so we are preparing for some rainy rides and indoor stays at night.
While riding around on bikes all day, there is plenty of time for conversations with God, for praise, thanksgiving and petitions but there is also plenty of time to question. And Lord knows there’s lots to ponder these days.😂
I’ve been wondering why the town we are staying in is called “Franz Josef” and who decided that name. I think that’s one for Google later on when I have more time.
We walked into town for dinner… it’s probably the most touristy town we’ve visited and a little overwhelming but we were treated with the sunset view of what looked like lava spewing out of the mountaintop.
We are going to sleep so well in our tent tonight. Tired bodies and tasty food make for restful nights.
Thanks for following along!
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Keep Calm and Pedal On 
I am enjoying your blog and these photos soooo much. And yes, I agree, conversations with God are much clearer in the wilderness with no competing media. Here’s to packing a dry tent!
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It’s getting to that point in the tour where I’m looking forward to the finish and figuring out how it might have changed me. You know how it is. I miss family, friends and so much more. But God only knows how many more of these we have in us (literally only Him). So I’m savoring every moment and thinking so much about the special people we have met and things we have seen. Sigh…. Nuff said. Thanks for following along Garry!
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