Is the recipe for these energy-rich loaves a family secret? Look forward to discovering how the old man's ticker and knees cope! And of course, discovering more about the passing scenery as you ascend the mount - tho' Grace will be particularly concerned about your close proximity to a volcano - a bothersome awareness that crept into her wee head when studying the awesome power of volcanic eruptions at school last year! ;-)) So, on Grace's behalf, please take care and ensure you have a emergency escape plan - i.e. apart from food stocks! And do report your safe arrival back to your concerned Kiwi cuzzies - who are themselves experiencing their very first adventures camping up the coast, as i type.

Have a great time together, R and R! We hope the view is good from the top. Love, Nessa and Piers