White water rafting, eh?

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New Zealands flagPublished: December 22nd 2011Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Taupo
December 19th 2011

Went white water rafting on the Tongariro river this morning which was brilliant, we rafted 14km and 52 rapids.. and all without falling in the water. Then headed to Taupo to have a look around. The weather has completely changed – now blue sky and sunshine, some clouds in the sky, but feeling a lot warmer. We went out on a sailing boat across Lake Taupo which was good and saw the Maori carvings (see photo). Becoming amused by the NZ tendancy to add the word 'eh' to the end of sentences!! F

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