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Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Wednesday in Mordor

We had a relaxing day today.  This morning, we drove out to Tongariro National Park & World Site.  Here is a link to what Wikipedia has to say about it:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Tongariro

Once we got up there, we discovered a very full, overflowing carpark, and dozens of hikers ready to head out on the Alpine Crossing.  We took a few photos and headed back to Lake Taupo.  But, we did go to Mordor and we saw Mt. Doom up close and personal.  The volcanoes truly are breathtaking and beautiful.



We stopped along Lake Taupo for a picnic lunch, then headed back to the apartment for a bit.  Next up was a soak in a thermal pool and a scrub & massage at the spa.  After that, Becky, the high adventurer, took a ride on a bungee swing as I looked on.



After that, we walked to a natural thermal pool & soaked for a few minutes before heading back to the apartment for dinner & to watch the election returns.

Everywhere we went today, people asked us about the election.  And now we are just astounded by the returns as they slowly come in!

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