We had rain this morning and heavy winds. In fact, much of the country north of Auckland (where we were this morning) is under several meters of water. Looks like we hit the road south just in time.
Today we took a stroll down a haiku path, visited Kiwi 360 (which on a less rainy day would have meant a ride around a Kiwi farm on a Kiwi cart) and did a little shopping at a Honey boutique. They actually have boutiques for their honey around here - they are very serious about it. Arrived at Rotorua this evening and though are first choice hostel was booked solid, we did find another hostel right around the corner that is very modern and new and willing to accomodate us. It ain't the Hilton to be sure but we do have our very own bathroom which is a first for our hostel stays.
The air smells like sulfur here which they say you get used to fast. Tomorrow we are set to hike around some geothermal areas (think geysers and bubbling pools of mud) and then spend the evening soaking at the Polynesian Pools Thermal Bath House - 35 geo thermally heated pools to choose from. Sounds so very warm and delightful! Then then the next day (which will be Thursday here but probably Wednesday there), I get to go Zorbing. Can't wait!
Some odd bits from the road - we stopped at a rest stop today and a rooster popped by for some bread crumbs. We finally got our radio fixed (we had some issues - mainly because we didn't put the antennae up) and found that the music here is largely stuck in the 80s. Also, for dinner tonight, I had something called Bubbles & Squeak. Turned out to be roast and potatoes with cheese and gravy over it and it was fantastic. Odd name though.
Will be here at the hostel for another night which means easy internet access through tomorrow. More tomorrow! Cheers!
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