Monday 8 February 2016

T is for Tongariro Alpine Crossing: the long descent

Time to descend
The long descent started. 
The switchbacks through the golden tussock slopes were a breather, I could get into a rhythm and walk, so the kilometres started to melt away.
The views across to Lakes Rotoaira and Taupo were special too.
At times there was a slight incline and my body would complain, but in the main this was a less demanding stretch of the crossing.


Beauty in the detail

Golden tussock slopes

Shawni and Craig on the switchbacks

Lake Rotoaira from the switchbacks on the descent

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