Te Araroa: ego tweaks
- Author
- alison young
- Published
- Thu 04 Mar 2021
- Episode Link
- None
Blissful Hiker discovers that having her ego tweaked just a little by a braggart can be a good thing, because it helps her decide what matters and what doesn't.
In this episode:
- The day starts with a rainbow, feathery falls and then a steep climb into the stunning Richmond Range on New Zealand's long walk, the Te Araroa.
- At Slaty Hut, she meets a young thru-hiker who brags about his speed, his distance and his light gear much to her annoyance.
- She "interviews" him and discovers he's actually a nice guy, hiking his own hike.
- It's steep up Little Rintoul, though she realizes it's only the first climb of the day as the real, and higher Rintoul is an eroding, scree-field of a trail.
- Rather than take John's bragging as "fighting words" she continues to hike her hike, taking the time to enjoy the view, air and sunshine from the summits.
MUSIC: MUSIC: Poema del Pastor Coya by Angel Lasala and Suite Argentina by Horacio Salgan as played by Alison Young, flute and Vicki Seldon, piano
