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| Walk round Lake Rotopournamu |
Today was whitewater rafting day! Had a brilliant morning rafting down the Tongariro River. We stopped part way down the 13km stretch to jump off a rock into one of the pools of icy cold water. I only did it as I was being egged on by two good looking medical students who were part of our crew!! I can't believe I also got out of a perfectly good inflatable raft to drift down the fast flowing river on my back - note David didn't do this!
The rafting company gave us a CD of photos but unfortunately we can't put them on the netbook so you will have to wait until we get home to see them.
The rest of our time here we have spent walking along the river and round one of the lakes. The scenery is fantastic and everyone keeps telling us that the South Island is even better.
We are fortunate that we are nowhere near Christchurch and like everyone in NZ our thoughts are with those who are suffering following the earthquake yesterday. The New Zealanders are very resiliant and seem to be dealing with it extremely well. Needless to say TVG coverage is non stop.
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| Huka Falls |
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| Taupo Yacht Club Committee Boat! |
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| Major Jones' Bridge, Tangariro River (max 10 persons) |
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| Tangariro River |
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| Lake Taupo in the distance |
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| A cooling paddle in the lake - wish I'd remembered my swimming costume |
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| Welcome rest on one of our walks |
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| Beaches of Lake Rotopournamu |
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Our news is full of the earthquake as well, it looks horrific. You appear to be having a fantastic time, all your photo's bring back memories of my trip.
ReplyDeleteRe. the forgotten swimsuit - you could have gone skinny-dipping!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteZoe! That's your Mother - she doesn't need any encouragement!
ReplyDeleteMartin's sister only left Christchurch the previous day. hadn't seen the news when we had their e-mail to say they were OK. It looks pretty devastating. Glad you're having a good time though. Lake Taupo is pretty huge isn't it.
ReplyDeleteI would have gone skinny dipping but there were a few people around and they don't seem to do topless or nude bathing here!
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