We were going to try again to go to the Craters of the Moon
today, but we found out that there was no bus route to get there, and none of
us were interested in hiking that far again. Instead, we went to another place
we had passed yesterday: at one point along the river there was a hot spring
which dumped boiling-hot water into the frigid river. We got up bright and
early in the morning, early enough to get there before most other tourists, and
brought our bathing suits this time. We even found a shorter route to get
there, one that took probably about half the time. Part of Group 1 joined us,
and we spent pretty much all morning swimming, alternating between hot and cold
water. It was a much-needed relaxing and low-key day after our intensely busy
weekend.
By afternoon, it was time for us to catch our bus back to
Wellington. It was a quiet ride back; I spent most of it embroidering, and
enjoying the incredible view. Seriously, all of New Zealand is just gorgeous.
Like, all of it. But the bus ride was uneventful, a calm way to end what had
been an incredible weekend.
And then it ended in one of the worst ways possible, when we
got off the bus and left the bus station, and I realized I had left my purse
behind, with my debit card, passport card, and cell phone in it. I went back to
the station, but the bus was already gone; it was late enough in the evening
that there were no employees anywhere in sight. I checked my backpack, in case
I had tucked it inside; no such luck. It was gone.
So yeah. That rather put a damper on my weekend. The
passport card isn’t too concerning; I have my actual passport still. The cell
phone was a cheap pay-as-you-go one that I got here, so that’s more of an
inconvenience than anything. But my debit card? I need that. I really need
that.
Tomorrow I will return to the station, and keep my fingers
crossed that it can be found. If not… well, I’m not sure yet what I’m going to
do.
I’ll call it my latest adventure. And my worst one yet, by
far.
Meanwhile, for those who are curious, here are some pictures of my apartment.
My bedroom is upstairs. I'll add pictures of it if I ever get around to it.
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