Our Alpine Lodge room left a lot to be desired. It was all boarded in pine - very pretty but not so practical as it groaned and creaked all night - Added to that, the walkers were all up before dawn having their showers!! Still, it made us get up early and we were away from Tongeriro at about 9.30am.
Fred had a migraine this morning so I was at the wheel again. It was a lovely drive to Rotarua - about 160kms.
We stopped at Lake Taupo - the largest lake in New Zealand. It looked like a sea shore. There was a breeze creating waves. There was a chap taking part in a competition for a hole in one, teeing off from the shore and the hole was on a pontoon in the water. The wind was so strong, he had trouble even reaching the pontoon with the club he was given.
We had look at Hukka Falls which is not a high falls but has the
most volume of water rushing through it. As you can see, there was a lot of water. They have channelled this for hydro-electric power.
Arrived in Rotorua at 2-ish staying this time at the Ibis and spent the afternoon just chilling and mooching around. Our hotel is on the outskirts around Lake Rotorua - the smell is in the centre of town - that is for us to explore tomorrow.
I said about the smell - like rotton eggs. Fred feels very at home as he doesn't have to own up to his own misdemeanours!!
3 comments:
ello you two, now ya trying make me jealous with you sittin in the sun!! Its working!! lol. hope Fred feels better soon, take care have fun, luv sue.x
Hi you two explorers looks like you having a "whale" of a time hahaha
Have fun AP x
The fun and excitement continues. Glad to hear you are enjoying it. Phil should enjoy Rotorua! Hope the coming week is every bit as exciting. Have a safe trip home love She XXX
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