Tour of the Ring (thats really bad punning)

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January 10th 2008

Published: January 30th 2008

We drove into Lake Taupo in much need of some relaxation as well as desperate to do some laundry. We solved both of these mini problems (let’s face it when you are out seeing the world these problems are certainly not major) by checking ourselves into the De Bretts Resort. A very strange lady checked us in (for those of you who went to uni with me think Sarah Chadd with severe sunburn) and kin... Read Full Entry

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Laura Pearman & Thom Crowder

Twinkletoes n Metal Thom

Witty journal provided by me (Laura), photography provided by travel partner in crime and boyf (Thom). The blog so far contains tales of our first Travelling Adventure together........ Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and then California & New York. More travel stories to come as soon as we source the funds, "come on those lucky Lotto numbers!" ... full info

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Mt.Ngauruhoe & the south crater.

Tongariro NP.

Us with the Rangipo Desert

On the eastern side of the volcanic area, is this desert area. I assume its there because of the volcanic dust that been blown by the wind. The State Highway 1 runs this side of the Tongariro NP, and closes if theres any eruption.(Only from the active Mt.Ruapehu, snow covered and south of Mt.Ngauruhoe).

Another Happy Photographer Pic

Tiring Stuff

This will be the early start & thin air.

Mt.Ngauruhoe & the south crater.

Tongariro NP.

Getting an eyeful!

Laura and rangipo desert

Are you sitting comfortably?

Laura finds a tasty nook to sit in. Background brought to you by Mt.Ngauruhoe.

One man and his Volcano.

Thom & Doom together. Tongariro NP.

How clever is nature?!

Look - this was at the highest point of our hike and the prettiest little flower was managing to survive by growing behind 2 shielding rocks

Red Crater

See the people walking over the ridge. The other side is a worrying descent on large loose, dusty rocks, not fun! Has some curiously sand dust in it. Don't know how it got its name though?

Menu of Rocks

Look how they differ

Kia-Ora at Mt.Ngauruhoe

Getting involved in some Mauri greetings.

Emerald Lakes

From the worrying loose slope down from the Red Crater. I, holding my camera and tripod, fell over many times. Crazy french people were running passed me to get to the bottom. One kid was running right next to the edge. I swear he was gonna take Laura out and both would plunge to their ends in the Red Crater. Anyway beautiful lakes.

Taking on fluids

With Mt.Ngauruhoe in the background.

Infinity Pool

This would be the best Infinity Pool in the world. Shame then that its a eggy smelling sulphur pool. Can't have them all.

Emerald Lake & Rangipo Desert

Tongariro NP.

Quite a collection

(L to R:) Snow capped Mt.Ruapehu, Imposing Mt.Ngauruhoe and Red crater. And in the foreground, Central crater.

Summit Of Mt.Ngauruhoe

With a tiny slice of snow remaining. It is 2,291m high though.

Collection of Natural Wonders

Blue Lake

Looking a bit dull. This is the point where you leave the craters behind and head over the crest and descend to our pick up point. Only another 4hours to go!!! Oh, and thats Laura heading back triumphantly after cunningly taking a wee under a large rock.

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