it's 2009 on the computer. in the journal, it's 2 Feb. 1985 ...it was a decent ride; St. Arnoud was nice, Nelson Lakes N.P. would have been a nice walk, but for the rain. picked up a german chap just out of town and an aussie from melbourne around the corner. full car. we only chatted a bit then they both fell asleep. the country got very mountainous and nice. the buller gorge was nice. narrow winding road and one-lane bridges. let the aussie out at murchison where he was meeting a mate. it started to rain harder. i considered my luck. off we went.  soon enough we came to inangahua junction where he was heading off for westport. it was raining lightly. hmm...to continue to the coast or get out here? i got out. no worries. positive mental outlook. the driver-never caught his name- said there would be a bus  through from picton if i couldn't catch a ride. said it left picton at 3:00. i thanked him for the ride and the tip and got out. off he went. 

the last entry is dated 12.22.04

the entry before that is dated 11.28.99

don't leave yourself standing in the rain that long.