New Zealand Sorted...

So all is now sorted for New Zealand - 10 lots of accommodation booked and an outline route planned.  Will keep off most to the main roads - just need to be careful with fuel stops as places outside of main towns close early and do not open on a weekend.  And there is plenty of space in which to get lost ...

This is what the route kinda looks like:

The section in the south from Wanganui in the west to Napier in the east runs along the Gentle Annie, a recently tarmac'd stretch of road and recommended for bikes, see:  http://youtu.be/Pv2zFCYg3vU  And for those of you that want a more leisurely pace and with a bit of scenery too then there is always truck speed instead of bike speed, see: http://youtu.be/AhbPt1-MCn8

Finally just got confirmation in from California that I can leave my bags at the digs so I CAN now book the Harley D and I CAN now book accommodation on the west coast.  Highway 1 here I come :-)

I think I will just ride it forever!

Frikadelloes Baby!

Speak soon