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January 24th 2006

Published: January 24th 2006

Hello all. Right now we're in the city of Taupo. We just got back from a 3 day hike in Tongariro National Park which was amazing. And hard. To lighten our packs, we left our tents at the hostel and stayed in the huts along the way that are maintained by the DOC. They are pretty well maintained and clean, but the facilities are minimal. For example, they have a couple gas burners but no pots ... Read Full Entry

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Konichiwa!

Dave high five-ing two lucky walkers

Me at the Cove

You can walk straight through to the other side of the beach.

Relaxing on the beach at Cathedral Cove

That's Bryan sitting there in the alcove under the rock.

At the Lava Bar

This was taken at the Lava Bar in Rotorua. The dude on the left is from Holland but I have no idea who the guy on the right is, he just jumped in the picture. But he's freakin cool.

Superfreak

I'm Rick James, bitch!

Late night gas station meat pies after the bar

Ok, do you want mince or steak and cheese? STEAK, BYOTCH!

Zorbing

I can't believe how much fun this was.

Kerosene Creek

A hot river, literally.

Hot mud

Plip plop

Government Gardens

Back in Rotorua, I was walking around and stumbled upon this.

Black swans

Lake Rotorua.

Sunset from the park in Rotorua

The park was full of hot springs and hot mud, it was cool to walk around during sunset.

Soap-induced geyser

At the geothermal wonderland, they prompt the geyser by pouring soap into it. Kinda lame.

Sulfur pool

Looks cool, but stunk real bad.

Huka Falls

Yet another tourist stopoff.

Craters of the moon

We're looking good.

Me during the craters walk

Basically it was just a big area of land with steam coming out all over the place.

Cool crater

Weird prehistoric looking crater.

Sailing on Lake Taupo

Me and Alan took yet another sailing trip.

Beautiful day

View of Taupo from the sailboat.

Stone carving of an ancient Maori god

We thought this was cool until the guy said it was carved in 1979 by some art students. Ancient, my ass.

24th January 2006

kaz
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unreal
like i said, unreal!

24th January 2006

Meredith
Meredith

Your travels sound awesome! I'm so jealous!

24th January 2006

Lloyd Christmas
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my favorite blog so far!!!
dude those emerald lakes are outta control. leora and i were like "whoaaaaa man". so it looks like u guys are becoming quite the outdoorsman. that goon mobile reminds of the shaggon wagon (without the fur). and i was wondering if that beef curry is as good as the jack links kippered beef teryaki that we love so much...

24th January 2006

Rich
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this is, amazing
brian, the blog is so good. i feel like i'm reading the perfect book - i understand almost every word, plenty of pictures, chapters are short yet inspiring, true tale yet totally not-believable, annnnnnnnnnnd i can read it at work.... i have no idea where you'll be next. i've heard you're thinking india or australia - the friggin decisions you are making!! i'm deciding who i should cc on this email ....anyway, have fun...i'll see ya when i see ya...

24th January 2006

Poppa Large Phat
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Ah Yeah
I love reading these in the morning to put in a nice dreamland state so i can get through the day. once again there is nothing more to say that the things you are seeing and doing are incredible. one thing. you guys must stink right now. no showers or tp..... noooo goody.... wouldn't you like a nice hot shower with a fresh bar of soap.ha ha ha or even a fresh pastrami sandwhich from katz..... put that in your dreams at night. can't get that in the woods.

24th January 2006

Mosscrop
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Awesome
Safe travels guys. Keep it up.

25th January 2006

Gianna
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I would love to see a picture of you zorbing, I can't even imagine what that is like. You guys are so tan. I look forward to your next update.

26th January 2006

Matt
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Damn
I'm back home in worcester now .... far less cool than there :( found you guys good luck with the rest of your trip, hope denis keeps following you around.

2nd February 2006

Crazy_Canadian
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Hey ya hoser!!!!!
great photos!!!!need more tittie shots though...

6th February 2006

Curtis
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BAAD
Hey dudes "BAAD" (Brian, allen, allen, dave)haha love ur travel blog guys its wicked!!! it makes me reminisce on my trip keep it up and keep drinkin the moment u stop u should just quit and come home haha!! seeya ....dont be afraid to beat that pomme little fucker dave if u have to......haha luv ya davey ......smoke a joint for me, cheers Curtis

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