From the airport, the AustraLearn group boarded Magic Buses and were driven to Rotorua. On the way we stopped in a little town I can't remember the name of for a bathroom break. This is what the information centers looked like:
A dog and a sheep building made out corrugated tin. Or aluminum. The bathrooms were in the dog.
Once in Rotorua, we stayed at a lovely hostel called Kiwi Paka. I stayed in Chalet 2.
Also in Rotorua is a considerable amount of volcanic activity. Bubbling mud and steam holes. I didn't get a chance to see the boiling mud, but I did see (and smell) several steam holes.
Rotorua was settled by Maori people many years ago, and it is named for the lake. I'm told the translation of "Rotorua" is "Second Lake." On the first night, we got to walk around and see what the town had to offer. Black swans, and funny trees:
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Just so you know those text are really expensive, I spent like 50 bucks in air time and text while in Mexico. Also nice set up.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the dog head shaped buildings. Gives me house shape ideas. haha JK Looks like you are having a lot of fun. You should send us a little NZ language tutorial. haha although google works just as well. =) Love ya. PS if you ever need Mom and Dad just Skype me since I have it on in the back ground and I can call them and let them know to get online. =)
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