Comments on: Abseiling, Caving, and Spotting Glow Worms in Waitomo, New Zealand

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:02:38 +0000

@Leigh: LOL! I know – enclosed dark spaces aren’t for everyone! Aaron, for example, was none too thrilled with the idea of the tour when he discovered exactly what we were doing, but kudos to him – he conquered the fear and pulled through. It’s right up there for many people among worst fears.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:35:45 +0000

I’m game for most adventures but I draw the line at caving in narrow places. Yuck. I don’t like the picture of boots going through the narrow hole. Holy claustrophobia. The rest of the trip would be a blast. Lucky you.

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:53:28 +0000

@Eildon – Thanks! You probably know I lived near Eildon for over a year…and I’m going back in October…

By: Eildon

Eildon — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:20:04 +0000

Wow! I like this article very much…. Caving and Climbing is really exhausted but really fun:)

And also I wish you the best for your travel adventure.

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:52:12 +0000

@Akila – I tend to get cold very easily, but I must say that the water wasn’t too bad. I was chilly by the end, but if I’d worn a base layer underneath, I’d have been fine. In the summertime, the water is apparently very warm! And if you go rafting in Rotorua, the water is surprisingly warm, since it’s fed from lake Rotorua which is very shallow.
Just some info for next time….!

By: Akila

Akila — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:29:24 +0000

We really, really wanted to do this particular trip but Waitomo was at the very end of our one month in NZ and we were just too exhausted by that point. And, honestly, I didn’t want to suffer in cold water again — the water in NZ is just so frigid. But, it looks like you had an awesome time and when we go back, I definitely want to try it out.

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:59:55 +0000

@Matt – I remember your post about Waitomo, so I was thrilled when I learned that we were enroute to the caves that day. Your post on the Tongariro Crossing was also impetus for me to make a special trip – the post for that will be forthcoming shortly.

@Frank – I aim to please, my dear, I aim to please…glad the maggots could deliver!

By: Frank

Frank — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:24:12 +0000

You know Nora, you should write for a living, I love reading your stuff.
Maggot poo, burning butts and shagging – my sort of story.
xxxx

By: Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:25:59 +0000

the glow worms caves were one of the coolest things i did in nz!

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:51:47 +0000

@Cheska – Thanks! Indeed – there are so many awesome things to see and do in New Zealand…I can only imagine I’ve just scratched the surface…