Friday 15th February
Rotorua (which literally means second lake, but is more commonly referred to as Sulphur city, due to its geothermal activity) is known for everything water related including white water rafting. Being the wimp I am I was very unsure about this especially as the particular stretch of river is a grade 5 because of a 7m vertical drop waterfall that you go down. However Sam and I eventually agreed that we would do it together. Setting off in the raft everything seemed ok at first, although the instructor quickly realised that neither Sam or I were very co-ordinated and despite following instruction Sam managed to whack her face with her paddle and is now sporting a bruised nose and eyes and I going down the waterfall hit my chin on my knees and made my lip bleed and swell up. After that we were both a bit over cautious and stopped paddling before we were meant to choosing to hold on instead. The guide decided to push me over board as punishment. It was a good afternoon though and I am glad that I did it.
We spent the evening at the spa where we watched the sun set whilst relaxing our aching bodies in the hot water. A tough life hey!
Rotorua (which literally means second lake, but is more commonly referred to as Sulphur city, due to its geothermal activity) is known for everything water related including white water rafting. Being the wimp I am I was very unsure about this especially as the particular stretch of river is a grade 5 because of a 7m vertical drop waterfall that you go down. However Sam and I eventually agreed that we would do it together. Setting off in the raft everything seemed ok at first, although the instructor quickly realised that neither Sam or I were very co-ordinated and despite following instruction Sam managed to whack her face with her paddle and is now sporting a bruised nose and eyes and I going down the waterfall hit my chin on my knees and made my lip bleed and swell up. After that we were both a bit over cautious and stopped paddling before we were meant to choosing to hold on instead. The guide decided to push me over board as punishment. It was a good afternoon though and I am glad that I did it.
We spent the evening at the spa where we watched the sun set whilst relaxing our aching bodies in the hot water. A tough life hey!
2 comments:
Hilarious! I laughed out loud. I agree it is quite a talent to be able to paddle and hold on too. so when I went I opted not to paddle too. Glad your having fun. J
wow it looks like your having an amazing time.. cant wait to see the pictures of your even more adventourous activities, sky diving and black water rafting?! I'm so jealous, although I don't know if I would have the courage to go through with it! keep it up.. don't miss out on anything!
lots of love, suzi x
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