Day 5 | Kaitaia
18 October 2022 | 18°C | 15km
The guys I share the cabin with decide so hitch to the next town to do a zero (rest day) there. They pack quite early but I decide to take it slow.
I head over to Eva’s cabin for breakfast in the sun where we are joined by Seba and Brini. At 10am we head out to walk the 15km to Kaitaia, the first road walk. I am happy at this point that I restarted the temptation of hitch hiking at this point. I want to be a “purist” for some time. Time passes pretty quickly. Phil is interested in German history and Eva and myself are petting some friendly dog on the way.
My thoughts wander and I wonder what I could eat once I get into town. The Turkish kebab place I went to on my way up to Cape Reinga comes to mind. I convince the others to stop there and after a 3 hrs walk from Ahipara I enjoy my falafel salad and a ice-cold coke. Delicious!
Once in the hostel I rest my legs on the couch to do some writing before the usual town chores like resupply and doing laundry are waiting.