Hell Froze Over


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Published: August 6th 2007
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No...the Cubs have not won the World Series...nor are they on pace to any time soon (despite one of the fattest pay rolls in MLB). Oh well...some things aren't meant to be. (But before leaving the MLB topic...in case anyone forgot...the White Sox have recently won the WS...ahh...2005). So...I can be a stubborn person. On the rare occasion that I actually know what I want, I don't want to give up... Read Full Entry



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PlateauPlateau
Plateau

Our walking surface. Not well suited to rubber...or anything non-spikey/metal.
As Much As We Would SeeAs Much As We Would See
As Much As We Would See

This is the volcano next to Mt. Doom. Could sorta see it from the car on the way out of the park.
View from AfarView from Afar
View from Afar

The weather looked rather nice when not on the mountain, eh?
Taranaki HidingTaranaki Hiding
Taranaki Hiding

Mt. Taranaki hiding the 1st day we tried to hike on it.
Taranaki HidingTaranaki Hiding
Taranaki Hiding

Mt. Taranaki hiding under some clouds the 2nd day we tried to hike on it.
Looking Up Near Dawson FallsLooking Up Near Dawson Falls
Looking Up Near Dawson Falls

The tree canopy was kinda cool as we hiked to some falls near the base of Mt. Taranaki. Not sure the photo shows it well though...
SheepSheep
Sheep

In a land so overrun with sheep...I realized I really haven't taken many photos of them. So here's one. Bah...



18th June 2007

Hell has melted here
Amazing to think you're freezing and we're melting... where are you again? As I sit in my (fortunately) air conditioned office looking out my window at a 90+ degree day with very high humidity, it's hard to imagine needing crampons and an axe. Great story, Marc... thanks for cooling me off! (I like 'em too "...")
19th June 2007

Woooah!
That looks cold dude! We went there before meeting you. We'll share the photos sometime. V. different!! Being home sucks.
19th June 2007

What's left?
So, I guess my tricky shot on the mini-golf course in MB doesn't compete with the pressure and adventure of your trek? So glad I get to read all these details after the fact! Love you!!

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