Mt Ngaruhoe from the distance.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
up the ski slope
Mt Ruapehu is crowded during weekend though. Weather is nice and windless, perfect for skiing.
Skiing is fun !
Skiing is fun! Just abit scary though when you go down the slope and not knowing how to brake.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Thursday, July 12, 2007
update 9 July
My second term ended with a multi-day bush expedition. Originally a 5 days 4 nights tramp, I was thankful that it was reduced to a 3 days 2 nights tramp due to the bad weather forecast. Thank God for his provision of good weather! The weather turned up to be fantastic during the 3 days, contrary to what was forecasted in the news. My instructor could not believe we had such good weather during our tramp. We were tramping above 1000m and the weather for the few days was supposed to be 400 m snowline. And the best part was, there was rain and snow on mon and fri but good weather on tues to thurs while we were tramping. Isn't it amazing ?
I helped out in Lake Taupo Christian Camp during my first week of my school holidays. It was just 25 minutes away from Turangi. They really made me feel very welcome and I was fed 5 times a day. I felt so fat that I have to "force" myself to run after I came back from the camp. The camp, mainly for the age 9 – 12 years old was run 4 xs annually, comprising mainly of activities, worship and teaching of God's words.
Many student leaders from 13 to 16 years old will come forward to avail their service, some of them have attended as many as 20 over times. Amazing ! There is also a system where they will first go through the leaders' in training, then rise up as junior leaders before they finally come up as leaders. The leaders' in training will learn more about the words of God and how to serve others. By the time they rise up as leaders, they will be paid $100 to help out in the camp.
The program was not fantastic, but enough to keep the kids excited and occupied. They have archery, train ride, slug guns, mountain biking, trampoline, mini-golf, low rope, pool sessions and these activities can go on and on for the next 2 days. What I gain most was the worship and the way the word of God was delivered to the kids. It really delighted my heart when I see so many kids queuing up to thank God for answering their prayers on the last night of the camp.
Will be going up to the mountain tomorrow to find out more about the ski lessons but still can't find a friend to go with me. My friends are either working hard to earn some pocket money, or my philipino friends with family commitment. I will learn how to ski soon. :)
More pics on wild weather
Results of global warming. Wind was so strong that even containers were toppled.
Lions lodge
Memories for Adrian. This was the OPC lodge she helped to build with her husband 20 years back.
on our way to the mountain
They were Adrian, her granddaughter, Vanessa, Winston and his friend, Joseph. We were on our way to the mountain to play with the snow. But the wind was so strong that road was closed.
wild weather in NZ
Weather of NZ ran wild last few days. Gale force can be as strong as 150 km/h. 2 motor bikes have been reported blown off the bikes.Power supply cut off in Auckland and 90 000 homes affected. Flood level 1 m high.
kamryn and winston
These are the 2 kids who i acquainted in the camp. they are the turangi kids who accepted the Lord.
thermal pool at tokannu
This is the thermal pool i have regularly after my tramp. Nice, warm, therapeutic.
Insulated roof
Don't take our lovely earth for granted.. we need to insulate our roof for the winter. Too cold.
My second term ended with a multi-day bush expedition. Originally a 5 days 4 nights tramp, I was thankful that it was reduced to a 3 days 2 nights tramp due to the bad weather forecast. Thank God for his provision of good weather! The weather turned up to be fantastic during the 3 days, contrary to what was forecasted in the news. My instructor could not believe we had such good weather during our tramp. We were tramping above 1000m and the weather for the few days was supposed to be 400 m snowline. And the best part was, there was rain and snow on mon and fri but good weather on tues to thurs while we were tramping. Isn’t it amazing ?
Many student leaders from 13 to 16 years old will come forward to avail their service, some of them have attended as many as 20 over times. Amazing ! There is also a system where they will first go through the leaders’ in training, then rise up as junior leaders before they finally come up as leaders. The leaders’ in training will learn more about the words of God and how to serve others. By the time they rise up as leaders, they will be paid $100 to help out in the camp.
The program was not fantastic, but enough to keep the kids excited and occupied. They have archery, train ride, slug guns, mountain biking, trampoline, mini-golf, low rope, pool sessions and these activities can go on and on for the next 2 days. What I gain most was the worship and the way the word of God was delivered to the kids. It really delighted my heart when I see so many kids queuing up to thank God for answering their prayers on the last night of the camp.
Will be going up to the mountain tomorrow to find out more about the ski lessons but still can’t find a friend to go with me. My friends are either working hard to earn some pocket money, or my philipino friends with family commitment. I will learn how to ski soon.
my brother's birthday present
This is the best craft i ever made, and specially for my brother.. hahaha.
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