We left Taupo and headed to River Valley on the Kiwi Experience Bus. We hadn't been on Kiwi in 3 weeks!! We drove to River Valley Lodge, it's an adventure lodge in the middle of nowhere. Its known for grade 5 rapids and horse back riding. The road leading to the lodge is basically a one way winding one!! I was a little sick...I'm not gunna lie! Once we arrived, the lodge was beautiful with the river 20 yards away and mountains surrounding. It was a calming and remote place, just what we needed. Taylor and I didn't sign up for any of the activities and instead hung out around the lodge reading our books.
We are currently in Wellington!! The capital of New Zealand. Wellington has the feel of a miniature San Francisco with WIND! It is the most southern city on the north island. The Cook Straight divides the north and south and brings a lot of extreme weather to the Wellington Harbor. Yesterday Taylor and I met up with two of my friends from University of Montana, Caroline and Lauren. They are studying abroad at The University of Victoria in Wellington. It was good to see some familiar faces!! The weather was hot and we hung out on the local beach all day. We later went to a Mac's Brewery and had some beer tastings.
Today is the Home Grown Music Festival. Its all NZ bands. Unfortunately it's sold out!!! We might still try to get a ticket or visit the Botanical Gardens....who knows!!
I'll try to post pictures and videos soon!!
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