taupo
taupo is a pleasant, if touristy, town dominated by the colossal lake taupo, a water filled volcanic crater big enough to accommodate all of singapore. i'm going to be here for a few days, and, lazing on the banks as the sun set over the lake, it seemed like a good decision. i've been joined here by rory and emily, the crazy young scots from christchurch, and eyelash and andy from rotorua. after talking about it for two days, eyelash, andy and i, with rory in tow, went for a curry on monday night: we were sick of noodles and pasta and wanted a proper blow out meal. it was nothing compared to a lea vale banquet, but it still hit the spot.today has been a slightly blacker day, mainly because my camera has died. it's still under warranty, but that's not much good to me when i need it to function now. it's another example of how difficult it is to get official things sorted out from abroad, and generally hassle that i could do without. it's also been grey and rainy all day which sucks. i did go to another climbing wall though, which was as fantastic as the last time: i am so hooked! hopefully the weather will clear up tomorrow, as i'm getting up at 5am to do the tongorriro crossing, the 20km walk through mordor... the track is free but they still scam money out of you with an exorbitant shuttle fee: unavoidable, but annoying as hell. boo new zealand, shame on you.
posted by bicrom @ 6:18 am
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