Monday, January 5, 2009

Sweet As :)

Went and hiked the Tongariro Crossing yesterday. Got up early 5.30am, blah. Caught the bus and went to the mountains. The Crossing goes through a couple of volcanic peaks in the Central North Island and is way cool. Pretty unbelievable scenery for the whole 18.7 km, and it was supposed to be my off day...oh well:) So, it was great and you should check out the pics on my page. I have some nasty blisters from the hike though and will be gimping around for a few days here in Taupo, which is ok because there is a ton to do here. I am staying at the Berkenhoff Lodge & Backpackers, which is really nice, but a few too many rules. Funny story one of the guys in the dorm has been swimming across lake Taupo (147 km) for the last two days, and everyone thinks I'm crazy! Anywho check out the pics, will be more later. Take it easy all.
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Love the stories. Keep them comming. Talk to you from Central America.

    Love
    Sam

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    wow- beautiful pictures Lucy! Stay well.

    ~Abby

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2009 at 2:41 AM

    Hey Lucy .
    Good to see you made it to Toupo .
    Was cool to meet you and i hope you have a great rest of your trip . Im Back in Hamilton now and not looking to forward to going back to work . I wish i could have stayed in Mangakino for another week or so :)
    Take care
    ADAM

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Hey Lucy
    Your photos look great! I didn't see any hobbits. It looks so nice and warm there as we go through our normal snow & ice.
    Love
    Uncle Doug

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    Daughter,
    Oh I am living vicariously through your trip. The mountain pictures are wonderful. How are your feet feeling.
    Love
    Mom

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    great blog, really entertaining. are you going to Rotorua for the thermal hot springs? There are the Te ana-au glow worm caves in the south islands. Love grama J

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Hi Lucy,
    I love your blog and pictures. It looks like you got a pretty nice bike and you are having a good time. I saw the pics of the hostels with your stuff on the beds. Do you leave your stuff there of take it with you. I guess I got the impression that travelers are not allowed to leave stuff at hostels. Guess I was wrong. Hope you're having a ton of fun. What have you been eating? Anything interesting and weird?

    JoCro

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    Lucy, Sounds like you are having a blast. Love the pictures. Take care, be safe and have fun.
    Carol M.

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