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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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Bryan got a scooter

The place where you rent them is a liquor store and it says Liquorland on the side of the scooter. Too funny.

We are so classy

Enjoying our last few beers before the Tongariro hike.

Feelin' stupid

Do I have something on my face?

The start of the hike

The fog was really cool and most of it lifted around mid-morning.

Volcano

Last erupted in the 1970's I think, there was volcanic rock all around.

During our climb

The first day was by far the toughest.

Pumped up

At the top of the steep climb called the Devil's Stairs.

Red Crater

About the halfway point of the first day.

Blue Lake

I got this one picture before more fog rolled in.

The Emerald Lakes

We stopped here for lunch.

It started raining a little

Near one of the Emerald lakes. It was really cold.

Steep descent

I'm an idiot, I know.

The first hut

Finally getting there was like heaven. We met some awesome people there and had a ball.

Tight quarters

View from inside the hut.

Strict job qualifications

I guess they have a problem with people who can't spell.

Outside the hut

Nice spot to chill.

Nighttime at the hut

We saw some crazy stars that night.

Start of day 2

Looking badass in my hoodie and Oakleys.

Moving along

Dink dink, dink dink dink dink dink dink!

Side hike

I don't know how we had the energy, but we took a side hike to a natural cold water spring.

At the cold spring

Alan and Bryan were brave enough to taste the water.

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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