Peering through the window, I frowned. It was pouring and my daughter Natasha, 16, was about to go on school camp.
Around 40 Year 12 kids from Elim Christian College, Auckland, NZ, including Tasha and her best friend, Portia, 16, were attending a five-day adventure course.
It included a canyoning trip, which would involve the kids navigating the Mangatepopo River to explore the gorge.
‘This rain’s heavy,’ I said to Tasha. ‘How will you feel if you don’t get to do all the wonderful activities?’
‘Portia and I have decided we’ll just jump in puddles,’
