Tuesday 8th May   Journal brought to you by Sophie   Today we had to get up fairly early as we were going BLACK water rafting in the Waitomo Caves.  This is not to be confused with WHITE water rafting, which is an entirely different thing.  Basically BLACK water rafting consists of underwater rapids and manoeuvring through a system of caves in the pitch black.  So much fun!!!   We were kitted out by our guides, Louise and Andy, in fetchin...

Monday 7th May Journal entry brought to you by Tami Today was lame when compared to how awesome yesterday was. We just didn't do anything. We travelled in the morning to Te Puia Thermal area, where some people paid money to go and look at some hot springs. Then other people (including Sophie) went up to the Redwood Forest to have a walk. I really wanted to do this, but my camera memory card was absolutely choc a block, and Buzz told me that if I didn't clear it...