Getting anywhere quickly is impossible in Indonesia. Even in Java, where our transport options were better than most islands, we still ended up dedicating a full three days to seeing the sunrise at Mount Bromo. Having been proven right at Borobudur, James has since capitalised on his win and dragged Caro out of bed at … Continue reading Celebrating Caro with a shaman and sunrise at Mount Bromo
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Taranaki, the Forgotten World Highway, Tongariro and the relative merits of long drop toilets
We had come to Turangi with the sole purpose of undertaking the Tongariro Crossing and so, when our crossing was cancelled the night before due to gale force winds, we rearranged our schedule to come back in a couple of days when the weather looked more favourable. Instead we headed south the following morning through … Continue reading Taranaki, the Forgotten World Highway, Tongariro and the relative merits of long drop toilets