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New Zealand - Rotorua

We spent an afternoon and evening in Rotorua, which is inland on the North Island of New Zealand. Rotorua is, basically, a huge caldera – everywhere you turn there are geothermal steam vents and geysers. We visited Te Puia, run by local Maori tribes, to see the geysers as well as a traditional hangi dinner and concert. See blog at https://davidkotz.org/2009/06/08/rotorua-new-zealand/.
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  • Te Puia is an important historic site for several local tribes. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Te Puia is an important historic site for several local tribes. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • John and Andy watch the bubbling mud pool. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    John and Andy watch the bubbling mud pool. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • The kids look at the steaming geyser at Te Puia. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    The kids look at the steaming geyser at Te Puia. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Te Puia reserve, Pohutu geyser. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Te Puia reserve, Pohutu geyser. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Pohutu geyser's effluent is full of sulfur, and certain bacteria love to grow here. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Pohutu geyser's effluent is full of sulfur, and certain bacteria love to grow here. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Pohutu geyser; a hot spring sits nearby. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Pohutu geyser; a hot spring sits nearby. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Pohutu geyser: Sulfur crystallizes near the many steam vents. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Pohutu geyser: Sulfur crystallizes near the many steam vents. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Pohutu geyser: sulfur crystals. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Pohutu geyser: sulfur crystals. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Pohutu geyser, Te Puia reserve. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Pohutu geyser, Te Puia reserve. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Pohutu geyser: sulfur crystals. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Pohutu geyser: sulfur crystals. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • This 3-year school teaches traditional woodcarving to Maori men. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    This 3-year school teaches traditional woodcarving to Maori men. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Many of the results are gorgeous. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Many of the results are gorgeous. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • John and Andy examine a carved wooden canoe. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    John and Andy examine a carved wooden canoe. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • This 3-year school teaches traditional weaving to Maori women. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    This 3-year school teaches traditional weaving to Maori women. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • They use these reeds to make "flax" fiber. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    They use these reeds to make "flax" fiber. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • At night, Pohutu is mysterious under the lights. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    At night, Pohutu is mysterious under the lights. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Pohutu geyser. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Pohutu geyser. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Pohutu geyser. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Pohutu geyser. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Te Puia - before going inside, we are challenged by a warrior. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Te Puia - before going inside, we are challenged by a warrior. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Te Puia - we pass the test and are welcomed inside. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Te Puia - we pass the test and are welcomed inside. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Te Puia - the Haka warriors in a welcome ritual. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Te Puia - the Haka warriors in a welcome ritual. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Te Puia - the traditional greeting, touching nose and forehead. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Te Puia - the traditional greeting, touching nose and forehead. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Te Puia - the women perform a `po' dance. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Te Puia - the women perform a `po' dance. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Pam and Mara try to learn a little of the po dance. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Pam and Mara try to learn a little of the po dance. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Te Puia - an intimidating haka dance. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Te Puia - an intimidating haka dance. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Te Puia - now it's our turn to learn some of the haka. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Te Puia - now it's our turn to learn some of the haka. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Haka dance - you have to bug your eyes and stick out your tongue. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Haka dance - you have to bug your eyes and stick out your tongue. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • The boys learn how to perform a haka, at Te Puia in Rotorua, NZ. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    The boys learn how to perform a haka, at Te Puia in Rotorua, NZ. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Haka dance - I think I did pretty well. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Haka dance - I think I did pretty well. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

  • Te Puia - the hangi, a pit for cooking our dinner. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

    Te Puia - the hangi, a pit for cooking our dinner. (Rotorua, New Zealand)

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