New england
The population on NZ seems to be divided into 4 general groups:
The indigenous Mauri, though there has been some inter-breeding if you ask me.
Tourists from Asia, mostly Japanese and South Koreans. These are easily spotted thanks to their stupid hats and the fact that they are permanently taking selfies, often using special sticks that allow them to include a bit of background scenery.
Brits. Anyone with a 'white' face is a Brit. Some are tourists, some are visiting friends or family, some are ex-pats and the rest are 'Kiwis' but when you probe a bit deeper they are always from British stock. As is usually the case, these 'old' immigrants are up in arms about the latest wave of immigration from India and China which makes up the 4th group. As cyclists we are very fond of the Indians and Chinese as they seem to run every food shop, bakery and cafe!
Yesterday was a fairly easy 62 miles to Taupo following highway 1. This main artery carries a fair bit of traffic but it misses the worst of the hills and has a good shoulder so isn't unpleasant to ride. We made good time despite a stop for Neil to mend a puncture and we were in our cabin by 2:30, ready for a bit of bike maintenance and general lazing about.
This moring it is quite cool and threatening to rain. bugger.
The indigenous Mauri, though there has been some inter-breeding if you ask me.
Tourists from Asia, mostly Japanese and South Koreans. These are easily spotted thanks to their stupid hats and the fact that they are permanently taking selfies, often using special sticks that allow them to include a bit of background scenery.
Brits. Anyone with a 'white' face is a Brit. Some are tourists, some are visiting friends or family, some are ex-pats and the rest are 'Kiwis' but when you probe a bit deeper they are always from British stock. As is usually the case, these 'old' immigrants are up in arms about the latest wave of immigration from India and China which makes up the 4th group. As cyclists we are very fond of the Indians and Chinese as they seem to run every food shop, bakery and cafe!
Yesterday was a fairly easy 62 miles to Taupo following highway 1. This main artery carries a fair bit of traffic but it misses the worst of the hills and has a good shoulder so isn't unpleasant to ride. We made good time despite a stop for Neil to mend a puncture and we were in our cabin by 2:30, ready for a bit of bike maintenance and general lazing about.
This moring it is quite cool and threatening to rain. bugger.
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