Had an interesting day today. Visited a Kiwi farm. Learned how much healthier kiwis are for you than orange juice. I tasted golden kiwi juice and had to buy some, it was super. We h
ad a tour around the farm on a Kiwi Cart. That was quite informative. One kiwi plant produces 1500 kiwis each year.
ad a tour around the farm on a Kiwi Cart. That was quite informative. One kiwi plant produces 1500 kiwis each year.
We went to Rotorua to the Museum. That is quite a beautiful old building. We learned about the eruption Tarawera Mountain in 1886. It is such a shame that the pink and white terraces no longer exist. Then we saw a movie about it where the seats moved with the volcanic explosions which really gave you the feel of volcanic activity. (source for post card - Early New Zealand Postcards, 30 Sept 09, www.jeffpylenz.com)
Another interesting feature of the museum was that it used to be a health spa or bath. The bathtubs in the ladies section were made by Royal Doulton. In the basement they also had mud baths available. People came from all over the world to "take the cure".
Outside of the museum you can walk foot paths around the natural sulphur vents and mud holes as well as hot springs. It was unbelievably smelly. This path is along the edge of lake Rotorua. There were small islands covered in nesting birds. I couldn't believe the number of black swans. I counted over forty.
Outside of the museum you can walk foot paths around the natural sulphur vents and mud holes as well as hot springs. It was unbelievably smelly. This path is along the edge of lake Rotorua. There were small islands covered in nesting birds. I couldn't believe the number of black swans. I counted over forty.
What is that beautiful pink bush?
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