After my nap I headed—still groggy—slightly north of town to the rushing torrent of Huka Falls. Continue reading →

After my springs soak I set up camp with the remaining dregs of daylight, testing out the rear door awning, the thumb-drive like device that allows me to obtain internet access anywhere there’s sufficient cell signal (success!), and the stove (I heated up some [undersalted] ready-to-eat seafood chowder from the Countdown grocery store, accompanied by a mug of NZ-produced Sauvignon blanc and local camembert and smoked salami slices on baguette).

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