Ngauruhoe

A very fun, very wet and cold hike up to the Tama Lakes near the base of Ngauruhoe (AKA Mount Doom). Unfortunately, my camera was a casualty of the trip, despite my effort to keep it in a plastic bag for most of the time. I just took one selfie too many (mom criticized my lack of photos with me in them)

on the bus from auckland

hostel kitchen!

Plain oats!

the trail before us

spooky

The first of many selfies

Scenic views!

got up close and personal with a waterfall

Serious dudes

The first Tama Lake is directly behind my face.

Traversing the landslide zone

Blinked

The ominous trail markers

Nick lookin' cool

The view from the top

Good job!

A fallen traveller