Oct. 11: Arrived in Waitomo to see glow-worm cave; Ruakuri Tunnel hike. On to Rotorua for Maori Hangi feast, complete with warrior dance and fine dining. Dwight served as honorary chief of our tourist tribe.
Oct. 12: Hiked Waimangu Volcanic valley and Wai-O-tapu with many geothermal features, including the amazing Champagne pool. Tomorrow is the big 11 mile Tongariro Crossing hike. We've been forced to hire a guide because of recent snow and ice. They'll supply ice axes and crampons. More pix to follow, if we survive.
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Wow! Love the photos. Like father, like son -- Sam was the honorary chief in Fiji of our tourist tribe. Can't believe all the snow on Tongariro - we were there in March - end of summer, and hiked through the red sand and ash. Hope the hike went well!
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