Injury timeout

Trail has scoffed at our schedule and thrown it into disarray. We took yet another rest day today because yesterday took a toll on both our bodies. We both have knee pain and because we're heading into more remote areas we don't want to take the risk of getting a serious injury far from civilisation.

We've made the tough decision to spend a few days in Invercargill, the nearest large town. Vaughan will see a physiotherapist because both knees are injured and not improving very quickly. 

Feeling a little disheartened at the moment, but the plan is to return to the trail ASAP. The next few sections can be broken down into shorter days, which will help us ease back into walking.

We won't send any more blog updates until we're back on the trail, so don't worry if it's a few days before you hear from us again :) 

Comments

  1. UnknownJanuary 9, 2022 at 5:55 AM

    Keep up the good work! Sending you thoughts and prayers to heal quickly and be able to resume your adventure! Love to you both! Sarah Sparks

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  2. UnknownJanuary 9, 2022 at 6:08 AM

    Read the title of your own blog. Congratulations, you've made it through the week! You've done amazing! Enjoy where you are and what you get to see. And THANK YOU for sharing with us.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 9, 2022 at 6:09 AM

      Read the title of your own blog. Congratulations, you've made it through the week! You've done amazing! Enjoy where you are and what you get to see. There is no reason to push yourselves so hard. Bub

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  3. UnknownJanuary 10, 2022 at 10:30 PM

    Be wary of those Nees. Give them a shrubbery, and all will be ok. After all 'tis but a flesh wound.
    Ross

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  4. UnknownJanuary 11, 2022 at 2:34 PM

    We're all rooting for you both! (Finally have a chance to use that expression which has always given me a chuckle, heheh) You guys are awesome and I'm sure you'll get through this with your usual hard work and determination! PR xxx

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  5. Pete BrooksFebruary 6, 2022 at 7:31 PM

    Love the update and especially the socks, we to are taking a rain break, we are in Rotorua mountain biking, we got a two hour ride in the morning and the heavens opened and has not stopped. Back the smoke tomorrow and work on Tuesday. Stay safe, stay well!

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