I hope you can spare about four minutes…
Some shots from last night:
Some from a few minutes ago:
11:30am
I really need to get going…
12:30pm
Aw, shoot. I really really need to get going 😣
5:30pm
Suddenly, just like that, it’s all over.
I’ve handed Ruby’s keys in and I’ve checked in to my room at Breakfree on Cashel in the heart of Christchurch.
Many, many thanks to Kim and the whole crew at South Pacific Motorcycle Tours for a smooth and memorable experience. This entire trip was painless thanks to their level of customer service and their professionalism.
I didn’t have to worry about carrying too many bags or too much gear, because I could leave things at the base while I was away.
I didn’t have to worry about the state of the bike, because their fleet is well maintained and their insurance plans are spelled out clearly from the beginning. Hah! I didn’t see a single Kea parrot 😂
Finally, they offered to pick me up from my accommodation when I arrived and they dropped me off once I returned. These are touches I did not expect and am extremely grateful for.
I’ll be throwing down a glowing review once I’ve had a shower and looked at my dinner options.
My trip back wasn’t without drama… more later.
Final mileage: 3808.8kms
You know what? I’m going to let the return trip go at that. I had an amazing time.
After two weeks straight of riding, I’m a better motorcyclist and a more considerate road user, though that’s easy to say when the next vehicle is more than a few hundred metres away at the very least.
Now it’s time to focus on Christchurch.