Send us a textThe Blissful Hiker learns how to be brave and keep the faith from a novice hiker friend who jumped on the Te Araroa before she was totally ready.In this episode:Blissful leaves the Tongariro National Park on the Tupapakurua Falls Track, a "balcony walk" with views out to Mount Taranaki rising above the horizon like Shangri-La on a brilliantly clear day. She camps with her friends at the Katieke War Monument to those who died in World War I and they enjoy a spectacular sunset. She learns that even though the day started off badly, a thru-hike allows you to literally walk away to something better.It's a road walk to Whakahoro, but lovely next to the Retaruke River.At the camp spot, Eline arrives – a Dutch woman backpacking for the very first time – and teaches Blissful to trust herself. MUSIC: Poema del Pastor Coya by Angel Lasala as played by Alison Young, flute and Vicki Seldon, piano***You can win a pair of Balega Socks! Like and share The Pee Rag on Facebook and you'll be automatically entered to win.***Support the show

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