Laura Francke Francke, Conquering Tongariro (March theme: Walking Buddies)

This photo is of myself and my four boys conquering the amazing Tongariro northern circuit the home of mt doom. After 2015 gave our family a number of painful losses my boys and I proved to ourselves that together we can conquer anything. The most incredible hiking experience I have had and so proud of my courageous little men who aged 10,8,8 and 5 were wonderful easygoing hikers and have shown their inner strength and their awesome stamina.

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