Bruce Hopkins wants to take his dad and brother's ashes back home to Rakiura/Stewart Island. He’s just taking the long way to get there. The long, long way.
Subscribe to The Long Way Home for free on iTunes, Spotify, RadioPublic or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
I have to walk up there? Photo: Bruce Hopkins
Bruce Hopkins is in Te Wai Pounamu, on the second leg of Te Araroa.
Bruce Hopkins Trail Diary - Week 25
15 March – 22 March 2018.
Waiau Pass – Boyle River
“What shape or form do blessings come in?
High up in Waiau Pass, Bruce pauses for a selfie. Photo: Bruce Hopkins
“I’ve hit what I feel is my lowest point since starting Te Araroa. Knee injury = five days off the trail. Another injury break!
“I’ve been hitting the hot pools at Hanmer Springs between physio sessions, sitting in a sulphur hot pool with fellow TA tramper Adam from LA.
“But I did it! The big three, the Tararuas, Richmond Range and now Waiau pass, are all done! And I never have to go back there again!
“About to start a seven day haul from Boyle River to Arthur's Pass with multiple river crossings. I shall complete this journey…!"
