Sat here in Taupo in Pimentos restaurant enjoying a nice meal and in blusters Cap’n USA with the gusto reserved only for a world sooper power. Don’t get me wrong I love America and everything about it, some of the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2012
A good day at the Waiotapu Volcanic steamy things today with lots of springs and bubbly things. We spent about 3 hours wandering around this amazing prehistoric landscape. The last stop on this walking tour was this pool of naturally … Continue reading
Welcome to Wai-o-Tapu Geyser. Up at the crack of dawn (well 8.30) for the 27km drive to see the Geyser blow at exactly 10.15. You get a bit of spiel about how this was discovered by prisoners washing their clothes … Continue reading
Culture alert, yes I went along to a cultural event (well there was grub as well). Mrs Fogg booked a “traditional” (made for visitors at a cost of 200NZD for the both of us), evening of understanding the Maori culture, … Continue reading
And here is a nutter on a luge. A great morning of riding the scenic, the intermediate and the oh my god (which at one point you leave terra firma for a few seconds). What brilliant fun with the rather … Continue reading