Hey Friends,
So we had an awesome 1st weekend adventure in New Zealand. Saturday, we hiked to the top of Te Mata peak. The mountain is called the sleeping giant as it looks like a giant lying on its' back from the distance. It was awesome hiking up and through the rocks and across the valleys. We saw lots of animals including a very special sounding bird that makes an incredible call. I'll give somebody a hug or some other friendly gesture if they can figure out what type of bird it is.
The view from the top of the peak was awesome. We could see not only the surrounding towns of Hastings and Napier, but also the pacific ocean and farmlands as well. It should be noted that there were sheep all over the mountain, yet they were impossible to catch as can be seen in one of the photos.
Sunday we drove through the mountains to Lake Taupo which is the largest natural lake in Australasia...about the size of Singapore. The lake was beautiful yet cold. The best part about this day trip was actually the drive there. To get there you have to drive up and down several mountain ranges which was pretty exciting.
So that was our first weekend adventure. Maybe I should get back to work now.
Cheers,
Tp
It's a Tui!
ReplyDeleteWow! Stunning pictures! I guess that means you don't miss us:) Post some pictures of the kids you're working with so we know you're really there working:) Kathy
ReplyDeleteIs it a Kookaberra, in a gum tree?
ReplyDeleteHey we had fun with your Mom and Dad just this last weekend.
ReplyDeleteWas I right about the bird?
Lorie and Stephen
It is a Tui bird, at least I am reasonably sure.
ReplyDeleteHi Tony,
ReplyDeleteI accidentally found where to post on your blog. Nice work!
Felicia wants to know how she can post on it too. Can you send her an email explaining what she needs to do to post here?
I'm afraid that I may not know how to access this again. Yer technuckle Dad. :)