Glad to be able to come back to auckland in the end of our journey we left Ericas wonderful apartment at 7:30 in the morning. Since we spend the night before with Angie Darling our inspiring and naughty neighbour at a food court we were pretty tired in the morning. We tried to get all our stuff spread around the apartment as fast and structured into the same bags we arrived with. I think I was awake till one a.m.

We went by taxi to the wonderful train which would bring us to Tongariro National Park. Hour next shelter located  between three mountains (volcans) . It is called skotel (ski hotel) and we had reserved “chalet” 1, which is a simple but comfortable apartement hut.

The train ride was very scenic. While driving one was introduced into the history or just the landscape per Headset. The train had lots of space and an outside plattform to enjoy the wind an the smells. I spend quite some time with Clara outside just jumping around.

As we drove higher and higher the weather got worse and worse and colder. Finally we arrived in the rain. As soon as we arrived we went to the local store getting some food. I am very picky with my diet, and had to swallow when I saw the sortiment offered by the local store.  Mostly canned food. But we made a reasonable choice and in the end we made delicious food out of the canned stuff. Since the weather wasn´t showing it´s greatest face, we stayed in the apartement getting adjusted and enjoyed our view and the little rabbits playing in our backyard. I used the Gym of the skotel and we went all into the spa.