Rain and floods scuppered my imminent packrafting plans. The raft guiding outfit is still unsure about whether the trip will go ahead, but I’ve decided to cancel.

I found it hard to adjust after our 5-day, 85km walk on the Old Ghost Road. When you’ve focused on getting fit enough not to feel the rigours of walking for several hours with a 15kg pack, suddenly not having a goal leaves you in limbo - that nagging what now, what’s my purpose feeling.