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Pretty quickly flew 2019 is not it? I believe that this year each of us has become a little better and kinder, even in spite of all the difficulties that throws us time, we continue to move forward. For me, this year was the impetus for the design of my thoughts and fantasies. I have finally transferred my emotions and impressions into real ideas that I can touch, look at, and live again. And I want to say that it's a wonderful feeling. In addition, the outgoing year brought me a lot of new pleasant and not very acquaintances, the experience I needed, and I tried to take everything from the time given to me, do what I love and try new things.

The ride to Musick Point

Musick Point is a fascinating place to visit & the ride there is a short & fun ride. Musick Point is 25KM from Auckland CBD in the eastern suburb of Bucklands Beach. It is a great place if you are wanting to get out for a quick ride with a place to relax at the end. In 1942 Musick Point was named after Ed Musick (an aviator & Chief Pilot for Pan American World Airways from 1927 until his death in…

The ride to Piha Beach

I recently bought myself a new piece of equipment which I’m hoping will enhance my blog. I have purchased a GoPro Hero5 Black. My first venture out with the GoPro attached was just a short but awesome ride to Piha Beach. Piha Beach is a popular surf beach on the west coast of Auckland. I grew up swimming at Piha but for the uninitiated, it is a dangerous swimming spot with many lives taken or…

Riding the East Cape – Day 4

Rotorua to Auckland As I was checking into Aywon Motel, my companions called me to ask if there were any spare rooms as they were not impressed with their accommodation. I asked but was glad that the place was booked out as my motel was not good either. Firstly, the person booking me in wanted to scan my credit card & got annoyed when I told him that he would not be scanning my credit card. At…

Riding the East Cape – Day 3

Gisborne to Rotorua Our night in Gisborne was spent at the Bella Vista which was really comfortable & lovely staff. I have to say when travelling on a motorbike, I feel people engage with you more & there seems a genuine interest in your travels & your bikes. Besides the freedom of travelling on a bike, this is another reason I enjoy the bike as it is such a great way to meet new people. We dined…

Riding the East Cape – Day 2

Whakatane to Gisborne Our second day started with breakfast at Poppy’s Café & a discussion about how we would proceed as there was a potential road closure further down SH2 around Opotiki. As you can guess, we all decided we would give it a go & see what was in store for us as we went. Today the plan was to head out around the cape taking SH35 all the way round. The day was magnificent as we…