Day 66 to 68: Photos 21 to 40

Day 66 West to Marocopa
Its 2009! Well it is for us, you guy’s are 11 hours behind and have yet to leave 2008 behind. So happy New Year to come everyone!
We’ve spent the day exploring the Waitomo Cave region and had some fun getting very wet and muddy.
First we ventured onto the Watomo Bushwalk, a beautiful walk through bush (obviously) with a river gorge and some cool caves thrown in.
I was having a brave day and decided to venture deep into the caves (with Jaime holding my hand of course) and then waded through a freezing cold gorge to climb some rocks Hawaii 5 O style (no hand holding there, Jaime found the water too cold to negotiate the wade across the river teehee).
Oh and before I forget, have a look at the cave pics, can you spot the really rude stalactite / stalagmites? Naughty!
After the walk we headed for the Mangapohue natural bridge. The bridge was formed through a collapsed cave that spanned over a small river. We came across another one of those fab stick insects, just love the way they move, its like break dancing!
Behind the bridge were some rocks with

Full Text Entry: Day 66 to 68

Hi everyone, Nadines Mum here, what can I say I have my little girl home in one piece. I have enjoyed reading about the exploits of Nadine and Jaimie and looking at the wonderful pictures but believe me I am absolutely over the moon to have them both home safe and sound. I envy all that they have done and wish I had the chance to do it too, still I have had my moments and I am happy they had theirs. Enough of my ramblings, welcome home you 2 IHEGDL hugs in person now. xx

Hi everyone, Nadines Mum here, what can I say I have my little girl home in one piece. I have enjoyed reading about the exploits of Nadine and Jaimie and looking at the wonderful pictures but believe me I am absolutely over the moon to have them both home safe and sound. I envy all that they have done and wish I had the chance to do it too, still I have had my moments and I am happy they had theirs. Enough of my ramblings, welcome home you 2 IHEGDL hugs in person now. xx