For some reason they treat you, very cordially, as if you are an old pal who has walked the track many times in the past and you already know exactly what to expect.
"Now, mind the sandflies at Totaranui (wherever the heck that is?!) , you'll need to put on your insect repellant at that picnic bench rest area (oh, that one, of course) before you get to the campsite (what campsite?).
Matt and Cynthia (to be continued)
