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Simon is on his way to meet me for a bit of a gold hunt. That gives me a few minutes to search through my phone and post a couple of pictures. Searching through is time consuming but I'll start with a picture of Bradrona! This was in the middle of what Simon tells me is a large gold area really labeled Cardona. This was on the ride down the road from the lake at Wanaka. Somehow the hikers and others decided to leave a little (or large) piece of their clothing behind. There is gold and gold workings in them thar hills. This search for photo and posting has taken 15 minutes. One thing I need to say is my wife has better photos because it is hard to drive and take photos at the same time. Klunker said put together an album and I will when I get back. I'll check off a bunch of Google Photos and share it for any who care. Now it is time to get organized for Simon.

I don't have enough time and connections. 🙂

That is a good idea and I wish I had known about it earlier. I found some live ammo rounds and some other artifacts I would have dropped off. I've only been out to that one spot and found the buttons I posted and the one lapel pin.

We spent a 'free' night in Tekapo looking across at the shops. We woke up in the morning to some friendly Mallard ducks. Then we have gone to another lake town, Wanaka where I am now. We'll be in Queenstown tomorrow!

Ah, it is a long day to get a Ferry at 8:45 and then drive to Christchurch. Add in a few road repairs and stops for play and it makes for a full day! We're here!

Wellington tonight and Christchurch tomorrow. There is a bit of rain hanging around here but a mostly clear moon at the moment. I need to start looking South!

Any comments will educate me about the area because I know nothing!

I was considering the size of the lake and thinking it formed long after an eruption. The 'hot zone' certainly stretches out over hundreds of miles. It was cool to see. I know there is a NZ billionaire who wants to harness the thermal and hydro power and send it by cable to Asia.

We are spending our first night at a hotel in Wellington. The satellite says no signal. It could be the sun that is causing the problem.

Look at when the lake was formed.

That was a 'minor' eruption but you made me look up when did the lake form and this is what I found: Lake Taupō is in a caldera created mainly by a supervolcanic eruption which occurred approximately 25,600 years ago. Lake Taupo is 234 square miles vs Lake Tahoe with 193 square miles.

Today I was at Agrodome and we have showed up at Lake Taupo. I stop late in the day after travelling and not any real time to do anything about uploading a picture. During the day we have been to a McDonald's for some free WiFi but this is the first time I've been at a Holiday Park with enough time to read my email and no time to look and add pictures. After I'm back I'll use this for a guide and add pictures and a bit more info.

Ah, I haven't read all of the thread but my thoughts are what was said earlier when the price increases were laid on at the beginning of the year. Raise the price so you can put it on sale! Must agree that Jeff's satisfaction with it and my soon use of Simon's may cause me to make an order before I return from this trip.

The caves were a good stop. Then we went to Rotorua and saw the hot springs and a bit of the town in a drizzle.

Hobbiton was amazing. Today we go to the Waitomo caves.