Friday saw us collect Toby from the library and head off immediately to Ruapehu for a work social club weekend. We had a great drive, leaving behind threatening clouds and driving into sunshine. We took the Desert Road to Whakapapa so we could drive past the erupting volcano. As you do. We saw a lot of steam still, but nothing much else. Got to the Forest and Bird lodge at 9pm and the others promptly served dinner for everyone. Choice!
We ate and went to bed.
Up the next morning and Mike went off mountain biking. Toby and I elected to stay and "guard" the lodge. Right. We actually were more than happy reading and eating. Mike got back after white water rafting on the Tongariro river and has munched up two fingers and his wedding ring. The river guide said he's seen a lot of men lose their wedding rings when they fall in. Mike was in no danger of that, as he got his fingers wedged between the raft and a cliff. The ring was mangled into his fingers. He has a nice mess but it looks like he will survive with fingers and ring intact. Close call though.
Ouch!
We went to the Chateau for dinner and I had a fabulous meal. My haloumi starter was great and my beef eye fillet was simply the best. Toby behaved very well (he was the only kid on this weekend).
I took Toby back to the lodge and the others went out to the pub. Toby and I were fast asleep when the others returned and they hardly woke me at all. So they were well behaved.
Lovely brekkie the next morning and then tidy and leave. We went home via Whanganui - a great road! I might switch routes now!
Kebabs at Bulls and home. Mike took Toby to the Scots Christmas service and I tidied the house (in vain really - it needs more than two hours work!).
Andrew did a great time around Taupo on Saturday. 5 hours and 8 mins. I hear he is already plotting sub 5 hours for next year. Crazy man!
Time for the week to commence. Busy, busy.
Have a wonderful week.
Love,
Angela
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