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In camp
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Regrouping
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In the slot
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In the slot
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Approaching the high point
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Time to load up the packs
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Ready to hit the trail
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Break on the way up
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Big laughs
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Two miles in
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A very sad picnic table
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Now for a downhill section
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Here comes the cooking platform
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Packing up after breakfast
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Packs lighter after drinking most of the water
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Time to depart
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Rounding the corner
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Pausing at the road intersection
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One more by the road crossing
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Lined up
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Killing time at Inland Center Mall while the car charges
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Back in the corner
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All pretty at the first stop
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Tasting begins
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Thoughtful sipping
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Next stop: Cougar
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Done dining, now sipping
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Outside at Cougar
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Front of the bus
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Sensible evening wear
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Paul approves
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The gentlemen
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The gentlemen
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Everybody
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Everybody
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Everybody
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Getting crazy
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Rebecca and Andrew, in their traditional attire
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Male costume winner
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Dinner prep in progress
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The master craftsman at work
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Gearing up for the morning hike
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Treking along
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Up to the ridge
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Ditching the telescope
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Red dirt trail
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Dropping non-backpacks at the hotel
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Fuel for the first day on the trail
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Hitting the trail
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Trudging down the trail, thankful for the overcast skies
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A campfire, when backpacking, in California!
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Socks recovered from the fox thieves
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On the trail to Starlight Beach
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Up on the top of the ridge
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Checking out the hole
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Ready to catch the Cyclone back to Avalon
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Checking the fox distance
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On a boat!
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About to set sail
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Moderate speed
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Pausing during the ascent
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Up and away
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At the peak
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Andrew getting roasted for Chris's birthday
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The group, part 2
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Hanging on the planter box
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Happy at the summit
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Starting our conquest of El Cajon Mountain
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Final step at the top
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After lunch
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Andrew taking in the lake
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If you're not first, you're last
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The group!
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The group!
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The group!
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Hook and Peter Pan
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The whole crew
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Group shot #1
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Group shot #2
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Group shot #3
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Group shot #5
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Group shot #6
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View to the south frmo the top
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Checking out the turret
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Descending into the unwanted valley
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At the table at last
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Joshua Tree Saloon
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Done eating
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Closing down the night
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Ready to hike
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Those who stuck around for afternoon hiking
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Room to ourselves
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Strategizing on the sink cabinet
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Sweeping up some of the drywall carnage
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Getting our bearings
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Snack time
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Ants on a log
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Out in the dry, dry mountain air
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About to cross the dam at the foot of Big Laguna Lake
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Taking a break
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Taking in the view
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Readying to move out
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Heading down
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Pre-dinner drinks
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Dinnertime
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Celebrating the start of the trip
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On the plane, starting to make trouble
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The people stuck in the middle start to wish for new seats
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Waiting for our tents to clear the stinkbug inspection
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Andrew and Moses
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Sniffing the flowers
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Inside our rental at the Star Queens Serviced Apartments
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Still awake!
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Settling in at the Sugar Club
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Something to see!
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Time to exercise the daypacks
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Karangahake Tunnel Walk
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Working the rails
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Andrew's favorite bridge so far
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Off to see Huka Falls
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The very green Lake Ngakoro
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Decked out in green
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Beers at lunch
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Lunch has arrived!
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Boarding the gondola
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In the gondola car
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At the top of the gondola ride
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Helmets on for safety!
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Returning to base
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Final ride down
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Rounding the bend
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Rebecca in the lead
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Fun in the dirt
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On the way down
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Keeping warm
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Waiting for our first flight
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Our neighbors
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Back in San Diego, feeling fresh
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Thinking about taking a dip
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Quick stop at the falls
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Into the Polynesian Spa
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Checking out the shore of Lake Taupo
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Late afternoon light
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In front of Mt Doom, about to embark
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Trudging up, trying to get warm
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Getting resituated
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Rebecca and Andrew
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At our high point
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About to descend toward the Blue Lake
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Crater lineup
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Entering some switchbacks
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In the woods, trying to make the earlier shuttle
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Done and with beer!
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Looks like we're in for a wait
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In the lounge, trying to get the WiFi to work
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First wine-tasting stop
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Outdoor sipping
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Two great looking guys
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Sitting down for a great meal at Urban in Nelson
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Happy we didn't miss the departure
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Unloading from the water taxi at Anchorage
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Taking stock of the gear
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Ready to depart
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Crossing Torrent River
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Getting some gravity assistance
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No more than 5, please, for crossing Falls River
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Bark Bay, with campsites in the background
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A-plus shell discovery
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Tonga Quarry area
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Precious cargo
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Watching the dismount skeptically
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Enjoying the beach
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Serving up the feast
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Boots on!
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On the move again
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Getting ready to traverse Awaroa Bay at low tide
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Walking the shoreline
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Testing the waters
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Fending off the sandflies
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Nice lazy start to the morning
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Pausing in the field
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Pause to drop off some other passengers
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Drinks have arrived
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And now food!
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Late-afternoon reading time
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The South Island's longest swing bridge
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Mid-span
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Fortuntately not flooded now
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Ready to launch
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Zipping
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Arms out
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Gliding in
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Thinking it's time to slow down
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Bounceback
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Hopping in the boats
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Paddling up river
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Super lush
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Working against the current
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Bouncing around
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Walking over the rocks
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Turnaround point
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Much easier going with the current!
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Winding downstream
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Navigating the rapids
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Sun dropping behind the ridge
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One more section to drag through
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Sunset rapidly approaches
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Incoming spelunkers
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Pancake stacks at Pancake Rocks
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In front of the swinging bridge
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Heading to the tower
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On the bouncy cantilevered section
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Gear that won't be worn by us today
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Taking in the waterfall
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Soaking up the drizzle
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At the end of the trail
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Beers at lunch
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Suiting up for the flight
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Tromping through the swamps
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Back on the gravel path
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Teamwork on the puzzle
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Picnic spot at the visitor center
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Skipping rocks
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Looking for the perfect skipping rock
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Probably getting devoured by sandflies
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A really substantial swing bridge
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Back to the car
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Wandering downtown Wanaka
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Roasted lamb for dinner
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Andrew being driven insane by the crooked squares
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Winding our way to Glenorchy
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Stopping for the key lockbox at Trackhopper
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Picnic spot for lunch
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All nice and dry
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Crossing the Route Burn (the river)
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Tramping like pros
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Under the limit
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Poking around the meadow
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Our campsite, and kitchen shelter
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Lazy afternoon
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Nice and sunny. For now.
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Wandering the flats
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Sitting by the river
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Escaping the sandflies
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Chowing down
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Packing up and enjoying the shelter
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Ready and pumped
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Climbing toward Lake Harris
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Taking refuge in the Harris Shelter
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The unrelenting rain
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So warm and dry
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Hunkered down
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Pausing at an overlook
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Ready to be done
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Shaking off the spray
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Now one with me
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About to jump on the first boat
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Warm and dry on the boat
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Boarding the vessel
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Bubbly on board
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Cheers!
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Preferring the overhang
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Enjoying the cruise
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Cruising to our next spot
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Shadowy figure in the penthouse
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Peeping from the penthouse
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New best friends
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Free backrubs for crustaceans!
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Cruising by
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Checking out the cove
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Emerging from the shore
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And starting again
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Booze cruising
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All of us
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Penguin seeking
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Marmite taste test
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Up on the top
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Walking through touristland
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A big kiwi
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Waiting in the chaotic line for ice cream
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Champion of the giant pretzel
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Packs on and ready to move
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The descent begins
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Hiking down the canyon
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Another clearing
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Stream crossing
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A bit of uphill
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Trailhead almost sited
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Our non-campsite at the trailhead
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Fine dining al fresco
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Taking a breather
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Refilling water
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Shady lunch spot
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Beers all around
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Trying to keep warm outside
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Rebecca and Andrew
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The whole group attempting to get aligned
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Maximum presentability
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Now for some fun
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In our dinner tent
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Waiting for the next course
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Dessert arrives
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Waiting in line
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Enjoying some tasting at winery #2
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Andrew and Rebecca
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Quick stop at the overlook
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At the top of Garnet Peak
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Andrew at the top
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Cake!
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Assessing the quiz results
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Assessing the results
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Approaching the winner announcement
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Getting an autograph
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Hitting the trail
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Rebecca and Andrew
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Hoping the humans return alive
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Andrew supervises the construction project
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Keeping it classy
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Cheers
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Sun on the horizon
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Sitting down to dinner
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Zoe getting some much needed attention in the back
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Watermellon slicing demonstration
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The windup
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Prepare to meet your doom, mellon
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Victory
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Going for another, blade glinting in the sun
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Perfectly portioned
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Offering a taste to a skeptical Zoe
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Watermellon water for Tesla
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