Quick post as we don't have a lot of time at the internet cafe today..
We just arrived this morning in Rotorua, in the center of the North Island. The entire town smells like rotten eggs due to the nearby volcanic vents. We're planning to do some of the touristy stuff here, like go to a sheep shearing show.
Yesterday, we completed the Tongariro Crossing, a fairly strenuous one day hike across the Tongariro volcanic complex. The weather was fantastic. As my mom and Jill will recall, last time I did the walk it was absolutely pouring rain. Very nice to do the walk and be able to see it. It was windy, cold and steep, so we're sore, but we had a great time. Here are some pix:
Don't worry, it was perfectly safe. The volcano hasn't blown since '93 :)
At some point we will find a better internet cafe and post some more photos and such.
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