See that building down there? We have to get there. Lots of switchbacks and hiking ahead.
Lake and scenery. What else?
Right after we rounded this corner we decended into a dense forest. Thanks to Judith for hiking with me and taking the pictures on the Crossing.
Huka Falls near Taupo. The water is crystal blue.
It's an impressive amount of water rushing by...
Though the approx 35 ft drop is not nearly as impressive as Niagra or Fall Creek Falls (in TN). Still, beautiful blue.
Me again, with the falls.
Craters of the Moon park. The earth vents!
More steam, more craters.
Did I mention it makes hissing and bubbling sounds?
I would not want to fall into this.
Boiling Mud! egads. This was definately cool stuff, but probably a bit hot to touch.
Someone thought the head of Peter Jackson would look good, made of toast. All Peter, all toast.
Yeah, I don't doubt he's the Toast Man.
Remember that beer ad from Wellington? Here's what you see when you're in Auckland.