Thursday, February 28, 2008

Day Four

This is the 2nd attempt at today's blog as technical issues led to the first one disappearing into the ether. Let's just say the internet access is pretty dodgy up here and I suppose getting anything up is a minor miracle. I just feel sorry that Lydia and crew did a great job on the blog before the whole thing went down on us. So, I'll keep this brief...

Great day again today - despite less favourable weather over the crossing. The misty conditions reduced the views for Andesite and led to the desicion to not go for Ngauruhoe, instead Mr Brooks took James & Eliza to the summit of Tongariro, only to submit them to press-ups at the summit! The rest of the group enjoyed the trip across and here's a misty photo from the day...

Rhyolite enjoyed the field studies and after measuring daisies and studying hebes down various parts of the Bruce Road we made our way to Silica Rapids for lunch. The talk on the chemistry of the rapids was interrupted by Brendon's curious invertabrate discovery, "What's this Mr Steed?" he enquired. Sadly it wasn't a new mollusc but a plain old possum poo...classic discovery Brendon.

Basalt blitzed the rafting, swam at Pukawa and had time to enjoy a soak at Tokaanu hot pools, a luxurious finish after a full and busy week.


So tomorrow we pack up and head home but while the trip will come to end and we hope you enjoy the all the stories about the week.

1 comment:

Mr Brooks said...

What a great group of students and staff to spend the week with. It was great that I got to do the crossing twice and well done to Andasite who put a brave face on the terrible conditions today. I have had to head home now to get ready for school tomorrow. Hope the skits go well tonight and Mr Steed gets to win 500 at least once!!