Highlight:
Easy walking on the Alps 2 Ocean trail this morning with cloud cover.
Challenge:
Marathon distance on mainly sealed road made for sore feet and legs with the camber of the road.
Learning:
The hydro scheme here (Tekapo A) was build during 1938-1951, and is operated remotely (likely from Hamilton). The big tank behind the generator in a surge tank.
Summary:
| Metric | Info |
|---|---|
| Day | 31 |
| Start | Pines Camp |
| Finish | Lake Tekapo |
| Km | 43.9 |
| Meters climbed | 439 |
| Moving time | 8:38 |
| Terrain | Lake/canal side |
| Lunch | Avocado, cheese, salami, crispy noddle, mayo, hot sauce wrap |
| Accommodation | Backpackers |