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New Zealand is called ‘The Shaky Isles’. Mãori legend tells how Maui used the jawbone of his ancestor baited with blood from his nose as a fish hook to pull up the North Island. New Zealand literally did rise from the sea millions of years ago when it was part of the landmass of the … Continue reading The Shaky Isles: Geothermal Volcanic Valleys, New Zealand
Our tour program in Rotorua, New Zealand posted ‘Duck Tour City and Lakes’. I thought how ridiculous, who wants to go on a Duck Tour? But we went along. We arrived at the pickup point and saw this truck that said ‘World War II Landing Craft’. It took me sometime to realize that this truck can run on land and water.
In New Zealand the people are inclusive and truly believe in sustainable living. When introducing yourself, first introduce the land, the mountain, and the river. Only then you introduce yourself! Rotorua, New Zealand! Amazing town with geothermal activity below the ground. Steam coming out of the ground. But I am getting carried away. The scenic … Continue reading Exploring Rotorua: Waitomo Caves and Geothermal Te Puia
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