TA day 27 - Through Walter Peak Station to Mossburn from Robert and Marianne on Vimeo.
Leaving Halo's dad's house and cycling into Queenstown was very chilly this morning!
After second breakfasts on Queenstown waterfront, I boarded the Earnslaw along with many other TA riders.
Once at Walter Peak Station, all the riders slowly disembarked, toiletted and then we were off. The views were magnificent. Clear blue skies, still quite cold but no wind. Views of Mount Aspiring and Mount Cook easily visible.
Then the climb up Von Hill began! Gosh it was quite steep and hard work in the baking hot sun!
The remainder of the ride was tough as the south westerly wind picked up again and I had to ride into it. It became very cold, so a good motivator to keep pedalling. On route I discovered the cycle tourist who helped me ride through the Spooner Tunnel many days ago! He has travelled so far for someone with panniers and heaps of gear! It was great to reach Mossburn.
