Day 31 | Hamilton Central
13 November 2022 | 23°C | 40km
It is Slackpacking day today! (walking with a small day pack with snacks instead of my regular pack). Phil takes me to the bridge at Huntly where I left the trail two days ago. I just carry a small backpack with water, a few snacks and my rain jacket. The Hakarimata Walkway (or short “Haks”) reminds me a bit of the walk to the Dome Café, not as steep, long and muddy though.
Angus and Jens whom I haven’t seen since Auckland are literally sitting on the trail, having a break about 5 km in. We chat for some time, exchange the latest news and I continue walking with Jens who is one of the fastest hikers of our group. With my light pack and him with his normal pack I can kinda manage to keep up with his speed :)
Big get together and barbecue at Bruce’s and Zephs place in Hamilton in the evening. Niccceee!
