When it was all said and done, the Routeburn Track was a highlight for the four of us. It was 36 kilometers long. We spent two nights in huts along the way, sleeping in dorm rooms with lots of others. Snoring in different keys was like an orchestral symphony.
The trek was especially challenging for me as I have not backpacked, only taken day trips. Caroline and Ron are experienced adventurers and as you know Will is as well. There were some pretty steep stretches and we did get rained on a couple times.
Preparing for the Routeburn required more work than we anticipated-----purchasing the food, buying cheap sleeping bags and dishes, and renting a large pack for Will. Caroline and Ron had backpacks which they brought from the states.
Note Caroline and Will checking out the tramp and the four of us enjoying the big breakfast before the trek. Swinging bridges brought us from one side of the trek to the other. You can tell by the pic of Will and I how well constructed the trails are. There were waterfalls galore. We were glad that we had our walking sticks!
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