tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post474673837903798218..comments2024-03-12T07:06:42.444+11:00Comments on The Travelling Lindfields: Riding the rapids with Tongariro River Rafting: Taupo, New Zealand.The Travelling Lindfieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-71582703997550865752015-10-05T15:06:03.132+11:002015-10-05T15:06:03.132+11:00On 11 February 2015 Bec wrote
"This sounds i...On 11 February 2015 Bec wrote<br /><br />"This sounds incredible! I think we'd have to ditch our 2 and 4 year old first. #TeamIBOT"<br /><br />I have had to remove the original comment because it contained a broken link. My apologies to BecThe Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-12110713136521010942015-02-16T11:34:08.543+11:002015-02-16T11:34:08.543+11:00Hi Kelly, What we did was pretty tame but terrific...Hi Kelly, What we did was pretty tame but terrific fun all the same. Just about anyone under 90 could do it I think.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-67882710131286426042015-02-16T02:34:32.199+11:002015-02-16T02:34:32.199+11:00You are so adventurous Lyn! I love reading your tr...You are so adventurous Lyn! I love reading your travel stories every week. I am not so sure I could white water rafting but I am sure if the opportunity arose, I would probably give it a go. Thanks for linking up at Mum-bo MondayKelly @ Mum-bo-Jumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937188678654314163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-69551068588417704182015-02-14T17:33:32.360+11:002015-02-14T17:33:32.360+11:00Hi Margherita. I think rafting must be addictive. ...Hi Margherita. I think rafting must be addictive. Having finally had a go at it I'm like you can't wait to do it again.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-35592334080527144442015-02-14T07:49:36.617+11:002015-02-14T07:49:36.617+11:00Amazing day out! I've tried rafting once and l...Amazing day out! I've tried rafting once and loved it, can't wait to do it again! New Zealand looks like the ideal place for it. Thanks for joining Weekend Travel Inspiration t!Margherita @The Crowded Planethttp://www.thecrowdedplanet.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-69637395041352807752015-02-13T12:22:56.390+11:002015-02-13T12:22:56.390+11:00Hi Adelina, You're right - the first few minut...Hi Adelina, You're right - the first few minutes were quite scary. After that it was exhilarating. The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-23231870212322728762015-02-13T07:57:49.928+11:002015-02-13T07:57:49.928+11:00How fun! I love going down rapids. I'm always ...How fun! I love going down rapids. I'm always terrified when I start, but once I relax its so much fun. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362459147387577047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-7291613921151451812015-02-12T11:21:11.469+11:002015-02-12T11:21:11.469+11:00Hi Suzanne, I know what you mean about the 'st...Hi Suzanne, I know what you mean about the 'strain on the marriage'. D and I don't argue much but in the interests of keeping our relationship strong we have agreed never to go hobby-catting together again - lol.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-90598107675804358762015-02-12T04:26:46.693+11:002015-02-12T04:26:46.693+11:00I'm a pretty strong swimmer, but I'm with ...I'm a pretty strong swimmer, but I'm with David. So, if he enjoyed the experience after all, maybe I would too. My husband have found paddling kayaks and canoes together to be a bit of a strain on our marriage, but maybe with a guide in the back compensating for our mistakes we'd do ok. Nice review.Suzanne Fluhr https://www.blogger.com/profile/15164389928331501665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-72503135645906040852015-02-11T20:25:36.736+11:002015-02-11T20:25:36.736+11:00It was - the names of each individual rapid is ter...It was - the names of each individual rapid is terrifying! Thanks for linking up with #wednesdaywanderlust todayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719391520084162316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-73953917482277934642015-02-11T16:27:14.536+11:002015-02-11T16:27:14.536+11:00Hi Patti, We had a great time. It is one of those ...Hi Patti, We had a great time. It is one of those things you just want to do again.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-83964688726550765962015-02-11T16:26:32.689+11:002015-02-11T16:26:32.689+11:00Hi Anita. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. D and...Hi Anita. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. D and I love the US. We're off to Alaska later in the year and then down through Canada and Glacier National Park in Montana.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-62393096654728738382015-02-11T16:23:40.412+11:002015-02-11T16:23:40.412+11:00Hi Malinda, I think what we did was probably a bit...Hi Malinda, I think what we did was probably a bit more tame than the Zambezi - just the name sounds death-defying.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-89947518934679619032015-02-11T01:17:33.484+11:002015-02-11T01:17:33.484+11:00Looks like you had a blast! I've been white w...Looks like you had a blast! I've been white water rafting in Thailand, Santa Fe, and South Carolina (where I got totally soaked!). I will definitely try it again if I get to Taupo.Patti Morrowhttp://www.luggageandlipstick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-43612864055193635902015-02-10T23:12:05.702+11:002015-02-10T23:12:05.702+11:00We spent a lot of summers camping and whitewater r...We spent a lot of summers camping and whitewater rafting on some of Montana's rivers and LOVED it! I so enjoyed reading about your adventure, taking my own trip down memory lane and riding along with you vicariously!Anita @ NoParticularPlaceToGohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704807316472380660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-17755385911107590362015-02-10T20:11:23.690+11:002015-02-10T20:11:23.690+11:00Keeping this in mind next time I go to NZ. I white...Keeping this in mind next time I go to NZ. I white water rafted the Zambezi River in Africa - crazy! And it was my first time white water rafting. Nothing like jumping in the deep end. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719391520084162316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-85954575964904241162015-02-10T18:04:14.434+11:002015-02-10T18:04:14.434+11:00You're right - fear, fun, outdoors, great scen...You're right - fear, fun, outdoors, great scenery and great company what more can a person want.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-38699346326711817312015-02-10T18:03:17.825+11:002015-02-10T18:03:17.825+11:00Hi Betsy, We had a fantastic time.Hi Betsy, We had a fantastic time.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-60194715471228847142015-02-10T18:01:56.814+11:002015-02-10T18:01:56.814+11:00Hi Noel, Next time we are in New Zealand I'm d...Hi Noel, Next time we are in New Zealand I'm definitely doing the 3 - not sure how I'm going to get D to agree to that but I'll figure something out - lol.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-25955125700920280692015-02-10T18:00:50.108+11:002015-02-10T18:00:50.108+11:00Hi Carole, I'm glad you enjoyed reading about ...Hi Carole, I'm glad you enjoyed reading about it.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-39786102521974354172015-02-10T17:59:59.571+11:002015-02-10T17:59:59.571+11:00Hi Michele. Yes it is a lovely part of the world. ...Hi Michele. Yes it is a lovely part of the world. After our rafting trip we cycled along the river trail and just soaked up the scenery.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-26532984718732539192015-02-10T12:16:47.970+11:002015-02-10T12:16:47.970+11:00Love whitewater rafting! Great mix of fear and fun...Love whitewater rafting! Great mix of fear and fun.The GypsyNestershttp://www.gypsynester.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-49108206981676679892015-02-10T11:33:36.737+11:002015-02-10T11:33:36.737+11:00It always feels good to successfully complete a ch...It always feels good to successfully complete a challenge that is out of one's comfort zone. Looks like you had a great time.Betsy Wuebkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806195753329822728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-51881701245014911392015-02-10T10:21:58.975+11:002015-02-10T10:21:58.975+11:00I love rapids especially above 3+, this looks exce...I love rapids especially above 3+, this looks excellent!Noel Moratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457118286298824928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-70306947772415397382015-02-10T10:09:53.234+11:002015-02-10T10:09:53.234+11:00Tongariro River Rafting sounds like they do a grea...Tongariro River Rafting sounds like they do a great tour, which no-rafter me was happy to join vicariously. :)Carole Terwilliger Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421213159579496045noreply@blogger.com