a chorus of birds from both sides (of the world) now
The chorus of birds on both the Te Araroa and the Pacific Crest Trail were glorious. Hear them for yourself!
TA audio narrative: the start
The start of the Te Araroa is a trial of sand, wind, rain and mud, but it’s worth it.
TA Day 7, Apple Dam to Puketi Forest camp – 36 km
A long walk through the Puketi forest takes me past manuka honey bees and a kauri forest.