Rotorua, the second visit

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April 25th 2006

Published: May 5th 2006

The first time we went to Rotorua it was my birthday, Jan 26th. We only saw the museum as there was so much to look at. The next time we were in Rotorua we stayed for three days as soon as we finished our week in Napier. We saw many of the features I had been hearing about for a long time. There is no escaping the touristy look and feel of the place, and we couldn't miss seeing some of the fanta... Read Full Entry

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A.L. Carney

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I am doing a few weeks of voluntary work at an environmental learning centre in Central America. For gardening and teaching some local women some felting and other textile crafts, and to update the centre's website. It is a very interesting place, and the programmes are quite impressive. There are 8 volunteers here I think, two of us are twenty nine, and the rest are in their early to mid 20s. The website does better justice to the huge undertaking this has been: http://www.learningcentercostarica.org/ This is from 4 years ago My 25 year old daughter Erin and I are leaving fo... full info

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Mitai pond

Have a look at the eels swimming in with the fish. A staple food for some Maori and island people still.

Hells Gate: Sulphur Lake or Medicine Lake

The waters are yellow-green, and have been used for hundreds of years for treatment of skin diseases and arthritic aches. The fine mud around the edges is used for body treatments and bathing. Edge temp is 38 degrees, centre is 68 Celcius.

On the grounds of the Marae

at Ohinemutu village. There will be an interesting explanation of the significance of this one, I'm sure.

Ohinimutu, the lakefront village

of the Ngati Whakaue tribe.

Ohinimutu Mara or meeting house

in active use. A sign prohibits casual observers.

marae

Surprise!

This place is downtown Rotorua's McDonald's!! Complete with McCafe and McSurf the internet cafe.

28th June 2006

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