Eager to get out of the CBD as early as possible, we hit the road before 6.30, Auckland bound. Despite fairly regular stops for gas, breakfast in Hunterville and coffees along the way, we made fairly good time due to judicious use of my radar detector, although I suspect the "Ticket Gods" may have smiled on us once or twice.
The Desert Road provided a couple of interesting sights, the first a rental car 50 metres into the scrub on a dead straight stretch of road, wrecked, no doubt having rolled many times, the second a policeman loading his rifle, about to sort out an errant sheep which was causing traffic mayhem. Anyway, nearly 5000kms on Beyoncé's speedo, a love affair in full bloom, with several hours of washing and pampering to look forward to tonight to restore her to pristine condition, ready for the next ride - perhaps Whangamata this weekend. As a final note to this great trip, I'd like to recognise and thank each of the guys that made it so much fun, Butch and Mel, an inspiration to us all, Jeff, the bright light in my mirror in more ways than one, and never far away, Mike C, a laugh a minute, ready for anything, Mickey, getting faster every day, Craig, whose choice in bikes leaves a bit to be desired, is a top bloke and keen as mustard, and Chris, steady, great over a pinot, and keen to mix with roughies , Comments are closed.
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Don MalcolmA perfect day involves being on my Harley with a long ride ahead.
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