Te Araroa 28 - Auckland to Manukau.

 

41km today, slack pack. Left P&G and train to Mount Eden. Fairly easy day in city walking. The route does take you through as many parks as they can. Climbed 2 volcanos today. Second was higher and a better crater. Took the train back and will start there tomorrow and keep going. 

Location:-

Manukau

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First volcano was empty

Second was a little better, and in the city. 

The trees in the park were amazing. 

I finally found my pheasant. 

Trying to get selfie of me and a plane. 

Te Araroa 27 - Takapuna to Auckland

 

An easy 13.5km today. I got up early to catch the ferry over to Auckland. I got there and had to buy a ticket and it left!!! So I had half hour till the next so had second breakfast. Walked to Mount Eden and found a church to go to. Lovely people and nice to praise the Lord together. Got Uber to stay with Phil & Gwen. Real bed for the night and maybe tomorrow night. 

Location:-

Mount Eden, Auckland. 

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Thought for the day. 

I sang a new song today, one section struck me. 

“In the space between the now and not yet 

There's a song to sing he won't forget

'Cos a broken heart's not laid to waste

If it's an alabaster jar of praise”

“Lift up your eyes

There's hope on the horizon

Oh look to Christ

His Kingdom is arriving

Give him glory

In the waiting 

Hold on to hope”

It’s sometime hard to sing and worship when we’re in need. Sickness, sadness, suffering or generally down. The thought we can give God glory “in the waiting” struck me. We can bring where we are to Him. The fact that we come,”in the waiting”, is worship. We always hold on to hope. 

Te Araroa 26 - Orewa to Takapuna

 

37.5km hike today. I had to be at Okura Long Bay crossing at 10 so I got up at 4:30. Got there 9:30 and crossed before low tide. I hate waiting. Belly button height but no issue. Then my bottom half was wet all day. The rain came and wet the top half before I could get covered. I hadn’t planned where to stay because I thought I’d miss low tide. So walked to first camping park. It means I’m back in Auckland tomorrow!!! I have a friend who will give me a bed!! 

Today was all cliffs, you start walking on the top and then you walk the rocks under them. Up and down a lot. 

Location:-

Takapuna Beach Holiday Park

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Reminded of Farm Kelly hill

Walking on lava. 

Liquorice Ice cream 

Relaxing swim

Te Araroa 25 - Wenderholm Regional Park to Orewa

 

12.5 hike today. Taking a light day today. The last two days were pushing it. Mind you, the rock hopping around the sea cliffs was pretty hard work. But second breakfast awaited. Got to camp ground and discover they had no power !!! I have to wait till 7pm to wash clothes. I don’t need power to relax and eat. 

Location:-

Red Beach Too 10 Holiday Park,Orewa

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Second breakfast. 

I feel human again. 

Thought for the day. 

“Koe me he maunga teitei

Ki te tuohu

Whaia te iti Kahurangi•”

Reach your goal

Be persistent

Aim high

As I walked these steps this morning it reminded me to be in the moment. To push myself and keep pressing on.