Forget all that stuff I said yesterday about not being able to get my shit done. I got plenty done today. I also did some really great things for my mental health. And rewarded myself for it with a small mountain of frozen yogurt with fruit toppings. Everything’s going to Read more…
I didn’t make it to the top of Taranaki. I didn’t even make it to the sub-summit that several members of the group made it to. But I got to the cloudline and above the treeline and had incredible views. Early on the trail, there were two women, both “nearly Read more…
I am going to rant now, and when I’m done, I’ll be done. It was too cold and windy for most of the group today. So we didn’t get to hike up Mt. Ruapehu (also known as “Mt. Doom” to Peter Jackson film fans). Too cold and windy! These kids Read more…
The connection is terrible; I’m not sure if this post will upload. The photos are taking about 20 minutes per image. And yet, I persist. A sub-group of us went to a National Trout Center with a freshwater aquarium and a children’s fishing pond. It is no longer used for Read more…
I’m going to start with the good things today. We saw the amazing Huka falls and I found a yarn shop in Taupo (should get to shop it tomorrow). I’m not going to focus on the frustrating conversations with uneducated racist 20 year olds; the hot springs that were too Read more…