We're in Lake Taupo

A long bus ride winding through hills and speeding passed vineyards got us to Taupo a couple of days ago. After using bikes as our only mode of transportation for a month, a ride on a bus was exciting (because of the speed) and nauseating (because of the speed and the terrain).

Once in Taupo we explored the city hitting up used book stores as we are starving for new literature, were introduced to the triple scoop ice cream cone (Aaron had to try it, of course), enjoyed to the farmer's market and hiked to Huka falls (which are really just bright blue rapids). On our second night in the city, we arrived home just in time to see the drunken parties of the people attending the hot rod convention in town at our campground and listen to their engines roar all night.

Thankfully, we're now we're at Tauhara center WOOFing for our second time. It is beautiful here. The hosts are so loving and welcoming, and our accommodations are fantastic. We have our own house really, with a wee hippie outdoor kitchen and a composting outdoor toilet. Aaron and I mostly work in the 'rainbow gardens' where we live. We work in the gardens everyday after breakfast and work until the afternoon, where we have free time to devour books, and take walks and bike rides.The center hosts gatherings and we help cater for the groups that come and use the center. Most of the meals are vegetarian and quite gourmet, which is a nice change of pace from noodles and whatever vegetable we can find....with some cheese....sometimes. We're really enjoying it here and will post pictures soon so you can see for yourself how pretty it is.

We hope you are all wonderful and hope you have a tasty Thanksgiving feast and communion with family and friends.

Much love to you all!