Re: [Paddlewise] Winter weekend in New Zealand

From: Craig Jungers <crjungers_at_gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012 12:09:23 -0700
On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 5:19 PM, Paul Hayward <nz7kayaker_at_gmail.com> wrote:

> As we approach our shortest day, here in the Southern Hemisphere, the
> temperatures drop and the lakes near Rotorua lose their water-skiing and
> jet-boating crowds and present a more tempting kayaking destination. So,
> traditionally, we take a weekend 'off' from sea kayaking and do a little
> Lake kayaking....
>

Oddly enough, our temperatures have also dropped and the water skiers and
jet skiers have completely disappeared. I thought we got teleported to
Seattle but maybe we changed hemispheres. :P

Drysuits are the handiest things, aren't they? I'm guessing you guys were
the only ones who had 'em, too. :D

Great photos. Nice portage too. When I read your essay I was picturing
something more rugged but that looks practically civilized.

Beautiful country. Thanks for the posting. :)

Craig
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