New Zealand Memories 4

Did not want to go to Roturua after because the only things to do there where to see geysers, (I saw them in Bolivia), and mauri culture performances, dances and so on, and I was not really up for it, plus did not want to spend that much money on that, so, hitch hiked until Taupo, traveling between cities is also a cool thing to do in New Zealand, this country is a giant garden, tons of hills, lakes, forest, lagoons, sheeps, and millions of cows. Stunning.

Taupo, city with one of the most gorgeous lakes I have ever seen. And the famous Tongariro crossing. Trek where part of lost of the rings where filmed and where you can walk through volcanoes, inactive of course, amazing views and pictures. Did not get a couch there so took a nice hostel where I met two cool Swedish guys. Did with one of them the whole trek and finished so tired. More than the day at the Pinnacles. Worth the views in between the volcanoes, the view from the top of one of them, and the view on the way back of the lakes and towns on the distance. Great pictures. To go there you have to book a bus that takes you to the entrance of the trek, 50 dollars the ride. Rip off. Pick you up at 5:00 am or 6:00 am. Fucking hell. And if you are late on the way back they dont wait for you, you gotta move the ass baby. Went out with the Swedish guys that day. 30 dollars on a steak that did not worth that money, but some days you gotta waste money, I deserved it though. Plus I was going out with tourists that day. Some beers after but did not get drunk. They had a rental car and invited me to give me a lift to Wellington where they were going to cross the following day to the south island.