Central Otago Rail Trail - day 2, Omakau to Clyde

Decided to make an early start to avoid the late afternoon sun, which is very hot. Set off from Omakau at 9.15, all feeling a bit sore after yesterday, but up for another days cycling, 37 km to cover today!

The landscape was different today, much greener. We passed fields of sheep, cows and deer, and cycled through the land of Rohan at one point!

Crossed bridges again today, stopping on most of the river crossings to look for trout.

Stopped in Alexandra for a lovely lunch, then only 8 km to go to get back to Clyde. This time it wasn't the aching legs which slowed us down after lunch, rather a strong headwind which made the last few miles a bit tricky.

However, at about 2.45 we arrived back in Clyde, tired, sore but very pleased with ourselves. 64 km in two days, not bad for a group with a combined age of 249!

Sat in the garden at Oliver's, the lovely guest house where we are staying, with a celebratory glass of wine, before heading off for pizza and ice cream to make up for the calories we have expended over the past 2 days!