Last Sunday morning, after spending the previous night at “Four Flat Whites in Italy” I leapt (yeah right!) out of bed at 6 a.m. I was off hiking but needed to vacuum first as the real estate agent was due out later in the afternoon. Racing out the door at 8 a.m., I picked my two hiking buddies up and off to the Waikato River Trail, which runs alongside the Waikato River.
Campervans are often parked along the banks – what a view to wake to. ist, resting softly on a gentle flowing river.
As we walked alongside the trail, we commented on the amazing planting which has been carried out. Flaxes, native trees, and really enjoying the carpets of autumn leaves covering the track.
Reaching Rhubarb café, 6 kms along the track, which took us about 1 and half hours,we gratefully stopped and enjoyed their coffee and a muffin. I left the other two when they continued their hike, to capture some of the sights in a more leisurely manner. As this is part of a 103 km trail, which can be either biked or hiked, the conveniently placed back packers is an added advantage those who want a rest place
That night, reflecting on my day, I thought once again, how beautiful our country is.
