We drove west out to--
Yep, Fairy Falls. It's meant to be gorgeous but we haven't been there before today because they say it's a somewhat strenuous hike for the little ones. But look, Amiri and Arram are big boys now and they can make it. They even expressed some personal commitment to make the trek without whining or pleas to be carried.
First we had to clean our shoes with disinfectant and the scrubby brushes (to protect the Kauris). Amiri selected the items for his own survival backpack: six or seven juice boxes, one fruit roll-up, and a bookmark.
And then we were off!
We walked for nearly an hour and forded the stream four times. Because of the drought, though, we didn't have to get our feet wet-- we were able to mountain-goat our way across the rocks. And then we arrived at the falls!
A perfect photo opportunity.
Then we discovered that there were stairs. They went up. So we went up too. Here is the view from the top of the falls.
Except it wasn't the top. That big waterfall was only just the lower tier. There were two or three more and we climbed all the stairs to see them. I tried to count them but I lost track. There were at least a hundred more than I wanted.
And then we all marched back to the car. Like tough Kiwis, we all made it under our own power.
Yep, Fairy Falls. It's meant to be gorgeous but we haven't been there before today because they say it's a somewhat strenuous hike for the little ones. But look, Amiri and Arram are big boys now and they can make it. They even expressed some personal commitment to make the trek without whining or pleas to be carried.
First we had to clean our shoes with disinfectant and the scrubby brushes (to protect the Kauris). Amiri selected the items for his own survival backpack: six or seven juice boxes, one fruit roll-up, and a bookmark.
And then we were off!
We walked for nearly an hour and forded the stream four times. Because of the drought, though, we didn't have to get our feet wet-- we were able to mountain-goat our way across the rocks. And then we arrived at the falls!
A perfect photo opportunity.
Then we discovered that there were stairs. They went up. So we went up too. Here is the view from the top of the falls.
Except it wasn't the top. That big waterfall was only just the lower tier. There were two or three more and we climbed all the stairs to see them. I tried to count them but I lost track. There were at least a hundred more than I wanted.
And then we all marched back to the car. Like tough Kiwis, we all made it under our own power.
2 comments:
I am so proud of all of you to survive your amazing trek with such vigor!
The falls are just beautiful. I loved see the pictures of the boys. I am sure Mom and Grandpa Doug were equally photogenic. You will have to teach Amiri and Arram to take your picture too so we can see you.
Of course, that suggestion comes from the person who has had one picture on Facebook for over a year and happy for it. It would be nice to live in a world that Facebook is actually private but that does not exist as we know.
I loved seeing the pictures of your adventure so thank you for sharing. Love to all!
What a wonderful adventure you all had. I bet you were pretty tuckered out after that epic hike! Good thing Amiri had plenty of provisions - AND proper head gear!
Thanks again for sharing your wonderful adventures!
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