Good: feeling 5 million % better in the saddle thanks to some creative first aid and double shorting. Amazing conditions today – 15 degrees, no real wind. Really enjoyed the last 36km to Hanmer and was able to tow the guys for once. Also the very first part of the day was beautiful in the sunrise. My snack hoarding cane in handy in the lean couple of hours before culverden, esp for David!
Bad: those first 50km from the hut took hours. Over every hill, another set of hills. A tough day yet only 148km.
Song: the Gone medley continues.