We arrived into New Zealand Thursday morning, We quickly turned around and drove to Lake Taupo that evening. After a good nights rest we visited Hobbiton. It was a misty day, but the sun came out for us; plenty of green and beautiful countryside was seen. From Hobbiton we drove to Rotorua where Ang was staying and spent the evening with her.
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The next day we visited Hells Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Bath Spa. It was a unique experience. We started with a walk around the park and saw the geothermal sites. We then spent 30 minutes in a mud hot-pool and then rinsed off and enjoyed a sulpher pool.
Nature treated us to a beautiful rainbow when we went home to wash off. We then met Ang again and went to a Mauri Living Village. It was enjoyable and informative. We were able to see different presentations bout Mauri life, enjoy a performance of songs and chants, and taste a wonderful Hangi meal.
I hope you have all this written down so we can do it while we are there. I know Hobbiton is all tourist, but I really want to see it. And the mud pools look fun and of course we need to check out the Maori culture. I'm excited.
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