Days 71/72 - Joshie’s back

Wellington.

I spent my first full day in Welly doing as much admin as I could: finally picking up new tent poles, stocking up on supplies and working out a food plan for the next few sections. We’d be sending food parcels ahead of us down the trail as there would be limited places to stock up on the South Island.

I took full advantage of the hotel swimming pool and sauna, my feet very grateful for extended periods in the hot tub!

Josh arrived at midnight that night, which so happened to be his birthday. He was still pretty jet-lagged from his flight from the UK so we chilled for most of the day, (also exactly what my feet wanted to do) and then celebrated his birthday in the evening with a stunning roast dinner at the hotel.