Land of the long white cloud.

My final full day in New Zealand spent with number 2 son in Kinloch.
We had a circular tour round Lake Taupō.

Drove up to the ski slope area on Mount Ruapehu. The translation of the Māori word means pit of noise or exploding pit.

An active volcano having last erupted in September 2007 when it covered the town of Taupo with grey dust.

Looking at the three amazing mountains……Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe & Tongariro dominating this beautiful part of North Island they were looking their very best today in the Autumn sunshine & blue sky.

I fly out of NZ late tomorrow evening.

A clever person would have taken out the electric lines!!

[Dianne]

A familiar scene. You have crammed so much into your visit and spent lots of time surrounded by family. Safe travels.

[Maggiemae]

I have decided not to take out electric lines - it provides an indication as to where the photo is taken and also reality versus artistic. I hope your journey home is full of good experiences!

[Casablanca]

I did love NZ on our brief 10 day whizz on our way home as we moved back to England from Australia. I have enjoyed your photos. Safe travels

[Joan Robillard]

Beautiful

[Brian]

Awesome scene and story

[Babs]

How clever of you to actually photograph the long white cloud.

I have enjoyed seeing part of your trip to New Zealand. Have a safe journey home.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A lovely shot especially of that long cloud below the mountain ! How time flies Pat , and you seem to have crammed so much into your holiday , Safe travel home - I am sure Harry will be pleased to see you home again !

[Carole Sandford]

Fabulous scene.your visit seems to have gone by so fast. Hope you’ve made lots of memories.

[Phil Howcroft]

what a lovely landscape pat

[Lesley Knowles]

I like the power lines. It shows man’s encroachment on the natural world

[carol white]

Lovely scenery

[Sarah Bremner]

Love this....the time is precious. Hope you have a gentle journey home and everything works out well.
We're now pretty much in normal body clock time!!
Lots of love 💛💛🥰🥰🙏🙏

[Boxplayer]

Magical scene

[Pat Knowles]

@sarah19 Thanks Sallie….pretty much back to normal now thank you! We both have lovely memories & you a special reason to enjoy your journey home.