We didn't know what we really were looking for, but on Hot water beach, supposedly at the right tide you can dig a hole down far enough to feel the hot water come up from below.
On the Road again... November 19th 2007 Our last morning in Rotorua - started very leisurely. Had another great breakfast overlooking the beautiful lake Rotorua (we had eggs nad salmon on an english muffin, and ofcourse a great array of fresh fruits). Then about 10:30 we took off and drove north through Tairunga. The day was basically driving down scenic coastal roads and big green hills/mountains. The cloud cover burnt off as we ne ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Hahei The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more
We were married on November 10, 2007 and now we are starting our life together doing one of our favorite things...traveling! Please enjoy our adventure with us. Here is our planned itinerary: 6 nights NZ, 6 nights Fiji, 3 nights Sydney, 2 nights Singapore, 5 nights Thailand, 1 night LA. We are due back in Seattle on December 6th. Any tips or advice or restaurant suggestions or anything are totally welcome and encouraged, and please drop us notes to let us know you are keeping up with us!... full info