Packing day

We met a friend for coffee and a chat this morning. The conversation is always interesting when we meet this particular friend.

I also received a call from the osteopath, who said that my hip and pelvis are absolutely fine, so it’s almost definitely a muscular issue. I must admit I breathed a big sigh of relief.

After we arrived home it was time to start gathering together all the items on our “Cycle Touring Packing List”. We’ve used it several times, refining it for each trip, and it works. It stops us from taking too much stuff. The suitcases are now packed, with just our toilet bags and phone chargers to put in tomorrow morning. We’ve also checked in online through the Air NZ app, which was quick and efficient. A very kind friend has offered to take us to the airport. She’ll be here at 10am. We’ll return the favour when the opportunity arises.

The blip today shows our suitcases and backpacks all ready to go. It’s such a long time since we’ve been on an aeroplane. Very exciting!

There are 35 new community cases today. They are in Auckland (18), Waikato (1), Bay of Plenty (13), Rotorua (2) and Taupo (1).