17th June 2011 Oturehua to Lauder 30km

Very easy ride mostly down hill.  Highlight was the ancient high bridge and two tunnels.  Very cold that day, all the puddles on the path were completely frozen over and all the little lakes getting that way with thin layers of ice on the surface.  We had to stop every now and then just to get some warmth back into our hands.  Lost feeling of both hands and feet for a while, which felt really strange.  Our coffee stops were very welcome and the gas stove really came into its own.
Slept at the Pedal Inn.  Excellent accommodation with the most magnificent breakfast thrown in, and also home made muffins.  Still no rain and still no sign of snow.