Rotorua, North Island NZ We separated and did our own thing in Rotorua today. Britt & I took in the glorious Polynesian spas (natural hot springs in Canadian lingo). The outdoor hot pools are naturally fed by all the geothermic activity in Rotorua. It smells like Sulpher, but eventually you become used to the not so favorable aroma of rotten eggs everywhere J. It was a dream after caving, sea kayaking, and just staying nice & active throughout our trip so far. There was about 7 different pools with different temperatures & designs…all open next Lake Rotorua….stunning! This is one of the Top 10 rated spas in the entire world, so we definitely couldn’t have turned down this opportunity. One of the tubs was 42 degrees, so it was a max 5 minute hop in & out without bringing our blood to a boil. Jodie went hiking to check out the geysers & Rotorua sights with some friends, and Valena checked out the great shopping this cute little town had to offer.
Saturday evening we went out to the Pig & Whistle for our first kiwi fish & chips. It’s also a micro brewery so we tried out the local beer (Pig Lager). The reason we had to find a local sports pub was to take in the Wellington Lion’s final against Christchurch. They were battling in the final game for the New Zealand cup, so we cheered Ged on from the North Island!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…in Starbucks. It’s so strange walking into a Starbucks with all the seasonal drinks & paraphernalia displayed….and then walking back into sunshine & 25 degrees after an Americano. I don’t know how it’s going to feel like Christmas this year without snow, in Adelaide, in 40 degree weather on the beach. Regardless, we’ll have each other- which has proven to be such a blessing! 4 is truly the perfect number to travel with. Perfect for all our 4 bedroom hostel rooms, 4 is ideal for making & sharing meals together…and I could go on and on…but will just end saying that these girls are incredible travel companions. Our easy-going ‘Canadian’ attitude is perfect for hopping around New Zealand, and meeting other great people along the way.
Blessings! d.
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