So far today has been great. Ed was going rollerblading and promised that he'd teach me how to stop without just aiming for the nearest tree, so we went out along with Vickie and Jess and walked a good long while down to the waterfront and rented rollerblades (rollerskates for Jess). It was really sunny and hot and I've managed to get a burn already, even though I used sunscreen. After blading a whole group of us met up and we went to Piha for canyoning, and we absailed (I don't think I spelled that right) down a waterfall, waded and swam through pools, jumped off small cliffs, and generally had a great time. We then went down to the beach briefly - took a few pictures, and headed back into town. Susan and Andrea (and possibly Ed) and I are going out for donairs in a few minutes and then I'm coming back to take a shower and crash. I'm so tired after a completely physical day.
One really neat thing is that our driver spent some time in Edmonton for the Police Olympics in 1990, so we had a great chat about Edmonton and everything he did there. Plus, he got silver in marksmanship, which is cool.
Tomorrow we head out to Mercury Bay. I don't know what the internet situation will be once we leave Auckland, so posting might be sporadic. Flickr pictures are up, for those of you on my friends list.
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4 comments:
From Kendra: Sounds like you are having a GREAT time!!! We are so happy for you.
From Tim: We appreciate people who write what they are doing on vacation in such a descriptive manner. Makes us feel we are there.
Have fun!
O.K. This sounds like grand fun. Loved the canyoning part. Your imagery is fabulous!
Mom & Dad
What is absailing? Sounds like something I'd love!! Glad to hear you're having fun, you little adventure demon!
Abseiling is rapelling
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