Summer Holidays at Lake Mangakino

Everyone is on summer vacation here, my brain is totally turned upside down. The quarantine facility was closed over Christmas and New Year so we decided to take advantage of the time and go on vacation with Fred's family. The O'Learys rented a "batch" at Lake Mangakino in the center of the North Island.

View of Mount Ruapehu (Volcano) on the way to Lake Mangakino

We ended up being dragged behind a skiboat around a lake for several days by Pete (Fred's brother) with the expressed intention that he would keep at it until we stood up. He was not taking failure lightly and commented frequently that most people get going on their third or fourth try........oh and it is a lot easier than water skiing.

The Ski Bully - what's with the woolly hat???

Instructor Pete

Please No Paparazzi

Having drunk half the lake and unable to take any more punishment, Fred attempts hara kari

Her other move is a face plant

Michael O'Leary shows how it is really done


Frances just looks plain cute!

He makes it look so easy!