We only had 9km to do today, so we had a bit of a lie-in. We emerged from the bunk room at 8.30 and everyone else had gone.
Fortunately, the hut warden was more than happy to sit and chat for an hour or two.
There were great views of both Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu from the hut (hopefully you can tell which is which by now).
When we finally got away, the walk was through more of a mordor-like landscape, with Ngauruhoe coming and going through the desending clouds.
The hut was still a welcome sight, as we always seem to be hungry when we're on the tramps. Also, whilst we were sitting around this afternoon, the heavens opened, and we were treated to the heaviest shower of the year here in Tongariro.
We made it out for an afternoon stroll in the rain to visit a spring and also to visit the historic Waihohonu hut, built in 1904. This was the equivalent of what we're staying in until 1968. The current hut was built in 2010 and even has hot water! (if the sun is shining or someone has lit the fire...)
Hopefully the weather will have improved for the walk out tomorrow, when we will get Beer!
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