Going rafting involved everyone getting outfitted with a spiffy wetsuit, a helmet and headlamp, and a small tube. We then walked through some fields where we came to the entrance of the cave and river. It was a pretty hilarious sight to see everyone walking through a field with wetsuits and helmets and it looked like we were lost explorers or were posing for some type of 80's photo shoot. Being in a pitch-black cave floating on a small tube was an awesome experience, and it allowed us to get up close and personal with the glow worms. Our guides were hilarious and we all had a real good time checking out the caves and glow worms by tube.
After the black water rafting it was still sunny so we all laid out and enjoyed some sunshine. Music was playing, frisbees were being thrown, and it was the first real time so far that the group was able to enjoy some nice weather.
After a break for lunch we took a trip to a local trail for a short nature walk. Aaron, our ecologist and nature guide for the trip, showed us around the walk and pointed out caves, limestone formations, and various species of wildlife. It was a perfect day to enjoy a nice little hike.
From the hike we traveled to our next destination, Taupo, where we would spend the next two nights. On the way we stopped at an old suspended bridge and made the wobbly cross to the other side. It was interesting to see how many people from our trip are afraid of heights. Thankfully everyone made it across and back safely and no one freaked out too bad.
At the night's accommodation we were on our own for dinner so some girls cooked us up a nice pasta meal. We spent the rest of the night just hanging out on the deck and telling funny stories. A night full of good conversation always seems to fly be, and before we knew it it was time to head to bed in preparation for tomorrows 11 mile hike at the crossing. Our leaders are making the trek out to seem like quite the challenge, and I'm excited for the opportunity to hike to some sweet views.
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