yakking in a kayak

Over New Year I proved that I can be an outdoors person. Yes, I can handle a week away from bathrooms, flush toilets and tap water in exchange for superb views and nights under canvas listening to distant and gentle snores of fellow campers...

I went kayaking for 4 days around Lake Tarawera. Ester, tramper and kayaker extraordinaire taught me well. We battled New Zealand's fickle weather patterns, boaties and water-skiiers and triumphed under the challenge.

The bonus is that I have now discovered that dehydrated tramping food can taste quite good. Infact I will buy a small supply to use at home when I am in a rush to make a quick meal.