I was afraid of it from the start, but I think I'll have to buy a new camera for my sister. I have done a bit of damage to the one she lent me for the trip. Mostly cosmetic up to this point, but yesterday I got it a bit wet by accident. I have pulled the casing apart a little bit, so I am hoping it will dry out and work for the rest of my trip, but that tends to void the warrenty, eh?
Other than that, I am having a good time in Tokaanu. Quiet little place. Ian (my WWOOF host) likes to go out on little adventures, so I am biking and hiking about with him. We are also building a veranda for his bath room. The other night I soaked for a while in the mineral baths. They are heated by thermal energy (as are many things in this area). In fact, last night I cooked corn, potatoes, onions, garlic and a zucchini using thermal steam.
I am also changing plans yet again and catching a ride with Ian to New Plymouth. Appartenly the beaches are great. I may be about to help out on a horse-farm while I'm there! I have been planning the events for my South Island trip, and I need to make some serious money if I want to do all the fun stuff I have in mind. For now, I am just enjoying watching the kittens play.
