Well, I'm in New Zealand now (phew! finally caught up with my logs!) and I'm probably not going to get another update in until I'm done, which might be another 8 weeks, so I'll get a little heads-up in here ahead of time!
I've spent the last week in Auckland, imposing on my very generous hosts (thanks Jennifer!), and getting my act together for the rest of my stay here. Here's what I'm thinking: I want to do a bike trip, but I haven't done ANY biking lately, certainly not enough to qualify as training for a trip like I'm thinking about, SO the plan is to get my bike (probably rent becasue I found a good deal) and spend 4 weeks on the North island traveling around by bus/train with my bike, but use those 4 weeks to get on the bike wherever I am get some training in, and then take another 4 weeks on the South Island (which I hear is safer for bikers anyway) to do an official biking trip and actually use my bike as my main transport. SO I've got my first 4 weeks on the North Island planned out and my first week or so on the South Island and after that I'll decide how strong I feel, blah, blah, blah and go from there.
In the meantime I have to get this bike and all my gear ($$$ oy!) and on Friday (hopefully) I'll be going to Big Day Out -- a big day of concerts which they have in Auckland and a number of cities in Australia (I say hopefully because I don't have a ticket yet, and it's tomorrow) -- what am I going to see? The Flaming Lips (sorry Justin)! Then I'm off!
That's all for now!
hi katie! sounds like you're having a GREAT time!! how was big day out in new zealand? i think you and i were in the country at the same time -- i was in new zealand january 10-25.
i had dinner at the weary the other night, and you're right, it's a great place. the club bought 10 new ergs and sandy and i have been at the boathouse in the evenings. i just bought a new model D and erg at home too. gotta love it! haven't seen claire in ages, maybe soon i'll join her on state street. have fun and safe travels! =)
Posted by: Julia | February 12, 2004 at 11:05 AM
The other morning I woke up and took a notion to go look for Katy Murtaugh. This was before I tracked down this site. So I'd be too late to see you in NZ. Darn.
What else is on your itinerary? Maybe we could hook up in Ireland (Happy St. Patrick's) if you got any Europe in your plans.
Best wishes--Amy
Posted by: amy w | March 17, 2004 at 11:10 AM