We decided before
coming to NZ that it would be good to get in some mountain biking (Mr M) and
some horse trekking (Mrs M) action. Mrs
M doesn’t ‘do’ mountain biking and Mr M can’t remember the last time he was on
a horse, but Taupo was a good place to do both next door to each other. It was also exciting as would be the first 3
hours spent apart for 7weeks and we were looking forward to reporting back on
each other’s adventurous morning!!
Mr M collects his
mountain bike OK and sets off into the forest on some intermediate trails which
by all accounts are pretty tough even for Mr M!
Steep slopes, tree roots, fallen branches and a scary log jump are a
walk in the park for Mr M – or at least that was what he reported back,
fortunately all in one piece with no obvious injuries!
Mrs M collects her
horse – an 11 year old called Jethro, who had had a tough life living in a
paddock on his own before being rescued by the trekking centre. We get on well, apparently he is a bit slow so
that should suit me – nothing too boisterous!
We head off onto the trek a small group with our guide and a father and his
10year old daughter - who puts us all to shame with her riding skills – when the
rest of us are hanging on for dear life and hoping to stay in the saddle!
Giddy up ! |
More confident we
manage a trot and then a canter which is actually great fun – I am obviously a
speed freak! The 2 hours are over all
too quickly, but I soon come to realize that I have had a full body work out,
there is not one piece of me which doesn’t hurt and I have some fairly
impressive bruises – not bad considering I didn’t fall off – I hope tonight’s
campsite has a spa!
Close up of 'the bruise' on Mrs M's leg |
All in all a good day
in our sabbatical office! Mr M concludes
that due to the bruises Taupo Trail beats Taupo Trek.
Mrs M
(written with leg elevated unable to move, covered in Ibruprofen gel – good job Mr M is cooking tea!)
(written with leg elevated unable to move, covered in Ibruprofen gel – good job Mr M is cooking tea!)
I seem to remember telling you that's why cars (and campervans) were invented !
ReplyDeleteNice article . Here I am listing some laces in India to explore.
ReplyDeleteUttari Betta Trek is full of natural beauty. It is located in the state of Karnataka. Total time taken to cover 5km distance of this trek is 4 hours. Uttari Betta trek is 90 km away from Bangalore. You can see seven stone door and Shankeswar temple in this trek.
https://techwran.com/business/uttari-betta-day-trek-from-bengaluru/
https://todayonetime.com/10-incredible-one-day-treks-near-bangalore/
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