Weekend in Taupo

Have just come home from a great weekend break in Taupo, to catch up with Chris and Ness. The weather was not all that crash hot for skiing so we opted for a bush walk instead, and a bit of mountain biking. Saturday afternoon walking in the bush was much more pleasant than being out in the very strong wind... and was followed with a nice swim in the hot pools at Tokaanu.

Cool man, Chris brought along her long board, and all 3 of us can fit on for a ride at the same time!

Nat and Ella throwing stones into the lake, and Guy flying Nat’s kite. (which was obviously not as exciting as throwing stones.)
Nat has quite a good throwing arm on him. Guy was having a bit more trouble keeping the kite airborne…
Bush walk followed by a lovely swim at Tokaanu hot springs.
Hitching a ride
Anyone would have thought it was Christmas, with strawberries, ice-cream and mini pav’s for dessert
And then when we got home, it was so hot, someone needed to cool off in her own private spa pool…