A lovely day in countryside, surrounded by impressive mountains (volcanoes, one active), rural landscapes and Lake Taupo.
Taupo’s 27000 population soon disappears. The settlements are few and far between from Taupo onwards. National Park is a whopping metropolis of 240 folks, swelled be transient tourists – walking, skiing or just passing through.
Fishing seems a popular sport – river and lake. Something I’ve never tackled.
Tomorrow is a rest day in National Park. Quite a few are heading out to walk the ‘iconic’ Tongariro Crossing. Me, I’m heading for rest……
Travelling reflections 