A Kiwi, but not a flightless bird or brown fuzzy skin green centred fruit. Humanist, Skeptic, Cyclist, Car Enthusiast, Westie Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa New Zealand | he/him
Time for another RUGAKL meeting, already! Note that this months meeting is hosted by, and at, BECA: Where: Beca Offices, 21 Pitt Street, Auckland (Enter through the main doors at the corner of Pitt and Hopetoun Streets, straight ahead to the Auditorium) Please join us from 5.30pm: • 6:00pm
Windows
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Auckland
Was early for a morning dental appointment, as Te Atatu Rd was nowhere near as congested as I anticipated. Had time for a 20 minute stroll along the waterfront path. Lovely views, followed by a ‘just a pick & polish needed’ annual check-up.
Unplanned, unforgettable, now—2025—unrepeatable
At least the evening news (Newshub tonight) hinted not all think ‘Mother Teresa of Calcutta’ is deserving of sainthood (itself a totally bonkers and bizarre concept). I think Christopher Hitchens expressed it better than anyone: Hells Angel and “The fanatic, fraudulent Mother Teresa”. “Christopher Hitchens investigates whether Mother Teresa of
After a night at Ahi Kaa Motel, a lovely breakfast at the “Flagship Café” it was time for a quick look around Gisborne then home via Taupo. Having been to the US Space port (Cape Kennedy) I think Rocket Labs new one on the Mahia Peninsular has much more attractive
I had hoped to have a look around the Hicks Bay Motel grounds before I left but the weather was still lousy. It is on a point overlooking the bay, has a bush walk down to a small beach, apparently! I headed for the East Cape Lighthouse, about a 22km
Some unusually late meetings are OK.
Whilst you can get a decent café coffee just about anywhere in NZ these days the ‘free’ stuff they put in motel rooms is hardly encouraging. Grabbed a packet of JED’S coffee bags at the supermarket in Whakatane. Great real coffee anywhere you can boil water without the hassle
After a wet night I was quite glad I'd got the cycling done and dusted. Had a self catered breakfast (an Up n Go and a JED'S coffee bag) then hit the road heading for Hicks Bay. For the first time this trip I emailed ahead
I rode (most of) the Motu Rd and the Pakihi Trail today. Awesome riding, fairly flat to start with a climb into the hills before a long descent back to Opotiki. You can ride the dunes trail to the start of the Motu Road Trail but, having ridden it the
Thanks to my unplanned White Island adventure I arrived in Opotiki late afternoon. After sorting out my accommodation, with Glenis at Ranui Motel, I assembled Rapid Rob for some exploration. I had already decided to stay an extra day, to ride the Motu, and Opotiki has a perfect place to
