I got up far too early this morning and went for a walk where you could go through a few little natural caves, next to a gushing river. Just gorgeous and green and the grey around me slowly lifted to a more daylight overcast grey! I came back for some breakfast, then off to Waitomo Cave Horse Treks which is right up in the hills about 10-15 minutes up winding roads in beautiful countryside. I'd spoken to Rob, the owner, the night before. He's asked if I'd ridden before and I explained that I loved my one hour in Taupo, but wanted a bit more freedom. He said there were no treks booked tomorrow, but that I could go out with Kirstin anyway. So, 9.30am, there I was, with a lovely Canadian girl, being introduced to
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