Calida is such a great host! she helped us a lot, we asked a lot of questions about Taupo and New Zealand and she gave us all the best advices.
Her place is marvelous, nice house we love it. Quiet and peaceful yet just a 10mins enjoyable walk or 3mins drive down to the town centre n the lake. The kitchen is so nice we cooked every meal in Taupo, the bed is so comfortable, the garden is so beautiful and everything is so nicely organized.
We are coming for the ironman race n Calida helped us all the way, especially our baggages including the bike n all the race gear were lost during the transit through Sydney to Auckland n the airline couldn’t promise when they can send them back to us. Calida helped talking to the airline, suggested backup plans n make sure everything is okay on our side. she volunteered in the race, cheered us on n even wait for us and pick us up at the finish line until 12am!
We had become friends with Calida and we very much hope to stay at her place again :)