Whakaki > Putorino

I reached Putorino with little energy left. Having only one street to choose from I engaged on that little road for about 1km until it split itself into two ways. I asked a family which one I had to choose to reach the DOC camp. The guy told me to follow the right one until the end for 1,7km or 17km. He wasn’t sure but the difference is huge! 17km was not something I was willing to do today so I decided to come back in the center of the town which counts about 10 houses and planned to pitch my tent (under the rain) around the rugby field behind the main building. I didn’t have the time to find my spot that two boys came towards me. “Hello, we invite you to have a hot drink at our place if you want. You can also setup your tent in our garden”. Thank you guys for the invitation, let me pack my stuff and I will come very soon :-). Soon after, I was pitching my tent (still under the rain) in that family’s garden. I’m really tired now… Good night!