Ready to ride from Queenstown

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Panniers are packed.
3.7kg for me including my pearls.
3.0kg for Dick.

We have some new gadgets
A gLocalme for international data roaming
A new iPad which I am training to do the blog posts

New maps are  loaded on the Garmin
Audio books are loaded.
We have had our service checks 

Now it is the Redhead’s turn
She is scheduled  for a service, new tyres, crating and shipping.
In Auckland 

Tomorrow we ride north 
Via the west coast.
The weather looks good

We will cross the Cook Strait 
On Anzac Day
Look out for bikes.

It might be us.
We are ready...




                    





Comments

Jörg. said…
Hi Diana and Dick, love those two photo's of all your gear.
Look forward to following your adventure.
Enjoy and stay safe.
Jörg.
22 April 2019 at 21:33
Janet said…
Sooo excited for you. If you have some time up your sleeve while in Auckland, or need help with anything, please give us a call. Will be following you with great interest. Enjoy!!
23 April 2019 at 19:02
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