Location: Rangitoto, Auckland
Author: Vinicius Lima
Date: 3rd March, 2024
Our lively band of almost 30 left the crowded harbour in mixed spirits. Some were ready to go and energetic. The others saw reality. It was early and we needed coffee. The first tramping mission was to buy overpriced sloppy coffee from the ferry shop.
Mission accomplished.
Now the band was feeling good and as we landed on terra firma we commenced our walk. It started along the southeast side of Rangitoto where black rock and low shrubbery dominate the scenery. The clouds lifted and we were graced with some sun. Thankfully for our anxious leader only one person fell among all the crags and points of the winding path. No major injuries and soon the band was ready for lunch.
At this point some started to lose their minds.
Those inflicted by the hiking hysteria started to rebrand themselves as Team Syphilis. None were French but they carried the Parisian spirit in their hearts.
With this renewed energy we headed to the summit. The views were well worth the hike. Glittering light blue ocean and the ever so expansive Auckland landscape. With a small detour to the lava caves, where some members were almost lost to the depths of Rangitoto, our trip came to an end.
No one was lost for long, no one missed the ferry, and no one died. Successful trip
Vin 😊
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