A short ride this morning, up to the level crossing in Okoia.
Like many railway crossings in NZ....
No high wire fences.....
I've only seen level crossing gates where the tracks went through the city in Christchurch....
Just a quick leg stretch then down to the Yellow House café to meet those who had started at 7am and 8am....I started just after 9 am....and we all met at about 10am at the café.
Not everyone as one member of the group is a volunteer with the fire service and she was called out on a shout after turning back to home early...she'd had a puncture...lucky for the fire service!
I came back down the river side shared path to see if a friend was selling today at the Riverside Market...she wasn't at her stall.
It was great to see the market in full swing, with a jazz band playing at one end by the tram shed!!
Back for a rest , then out to see others having a session on the track at the velodrome...
And back to do washing and sorting and packing...
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You are right about level crossings generally but there are lights bells and 'barriers' on state Highway 1 crossings and at least three here in Ashburton.
Another busy day and a lovely sky.
I'd forgotten the one in Ashburton!
I think there may be more barriers and lights and bells in the South Island? It would be interesting to find out
I have enjoyed my break in NZ with you. Thank you for all the wonderful photos. I cross an unguarded and unfenced railway line on a favourite walk. But first I have to climb over a very high and awkward stile and that gets me in the mind zone to concentrate and look and listen for oncoming trains which also always sound a long loud whistle as they approach. Still a bit scary though. I am looking forward to great progress on Pirate’s shirt quilt when you are back in Scotland. The nicest shirt quilt I have ever seen because it was made from the oldest softest most faded shirts was a half square triangle quilt lying on a bed at garden designer’s Arne Matnard’s farmhouse near Usk. Arne offers B&B in a couple of the bedrooms and it is such a lovely peaceful place to stay we’ve been twice. Which do you consider home - Scotland or NZ - or is home wherever you happen to be? Sarah in Sussex
...short timer?
What magnificent clouds!
Will you be able to keep biking outside when you’re back home? Is there a cycling group you can meet up with?
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A level surface bike ride sounds perfect on a beautiful sunny day with a lovely blue sky and occasional puffy soft clouds. I'd enjoy that ride as long as the speed was gentle, and I could take in all the lovely views.
I love how much joy you find every day on your holiday (and when you aren't on holidays too)
I hope you are enjoying your time here, we've had some awesome Summer weather.
You have reminded me of how beautiful NZ is
So surprising that your time in NZ is soon ending. It seems like you just got there!
It feels like that to me
It is just living, here or there!
Yes and yes...icy weather and fitness allowing!
Both feel home..but to be honest, ironically as I can't stay here permanently, NZ more so.
I am glad that you got this time. It seems to have given you some bit of spark. I'm not sure what it is, really, but you are enlivened.
Seems to me that this trip has been really good for your soul. Have you given any thought to relocating to NZ permanently?
The only way is to find a kiwi millionaire and marry him!!
I feel that too
Well, there you go!! :)
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