Tongariro Northern Circuit: 3 days on Mt Doom

It's been a while since I posted. To refresh: Before setting out on a 3-day circuit that crosses the shoulder of what is known in Nerd-dom as Mt. Doom, I had high tea at the Chateau Tongariro. It was delicious, made it so I could pack one less meal, and also made me slightly nauseous … Continue reading Tongariro Northern Circuit: 3 days on Mt Doom