North Island Checking in

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It's been a few days since we've had access to email.

We drove into Rotorua and found where the locals stay for the hot springs. While it looked scary from the road it was a total delight to soak in the "natural" springs straight from the earth. It was great to finally rest and slow down. We met some folks from Seattle making thier way around finding cheese makers writing for US magizines. They shared thier cheese while we shared our wine. It was a great evening. The New Zealanders know how to make cheese!.

We have a few days left. It's been great .. We're off to the caves tomorrow and hopefully will check in
Ken and Laura

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Photos

Ken makes friends with the locals
We stoped at a local lawn bowling place. The locals were thrilled to show Ken the tricks in the game.

In Hot water
Walking around the thermals,.

our home for the last weeks
On the coast with the Kiawa Birds

Kiawa Bird
Close up of another flightless bird.