This was a rest day which most of us spent doing errands and exploring Gisbourne. It was a sweater day with blustery winds and even a brief shower in the morning.
Some of us visited The Cidery and sampled their wares which included their own ciders (apple, pear, mixed fruit), as well as Bulmers. They also had a honey wine and liqueur which were absolutely delicious.
Fran and I visited Bikeys which is owned by Freddy Salgado, maker of bamboo bikes. Interestingly enough, he uses flax, instead of hemp, to tie the frame together. This harkens back to the old days when flax was a major New Zealand export to Britain. According to Mr. Salgado, bamboo, when properly cured, can be just as strong as carbon fibre and he's currently doing research to find the strongest flax.
It was Martel and Carole's dinner turn again and they did not disappoint: a wonderful pasta with mussels and salmon accompanied by a green salad full of cashews and craisins. Robert provided the wine to toast in the Chinese New Year, the year of the Dragon: Eric thought we'd be dragon our butts the following day. Dessert was a mix of chocolate, nuts and raisins with the added advantage of doubling as GORP for tomorrow's ride.
Most of us called it an early night since we had to pack and get rested for our first real riding day.
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