Volcano adventures!(June 15th-July 1st)

August 21st, 2009 by amackintosh

This week was the start of my adventures – since sunday I have been travelling on my own. First stop was Napier; explored the town and chilled out by the beach. Next stop, Rotura; yesterday, I visted the beautiful Wai-o-Tapu thermal wonderland with bubbling mud and colourful pools as well as lady knox geyser, and this was followed by a trip to Waimangu volcanic valley, which was a lovely walk. Today, I landed on White Island, the most active volcano in New Zealand, which was an experience to say the least! Lots of steam and even some ash -new mud pools had opend, and we were’nt able to take the usual route of the tour as there had been a landslide and icnreased activity (there was a steam and ash vent where the tour normally went). We also had to wear hard hats and gas masks which made it more exciting, and the tour guides reminded us of the power and unpredictability of volcanoes.  Next stop is Waimangu, then Auckland; this is followed by a flight down to Nelson and a tour of the rest of the South Island (I now have a walk on the glaciers to look forward to!!!!)

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