Rivers & oceans

We left our very great hosts in Rotorua to drive South to Wellington, where we caught a 3/4 hour plane ride to Christchurch. Before we left, Jeff told us about a hot springs along our way. We found it and found a little slice of heaven. The unmarked trail leed us to a small stream that was about 101 degrees. Perfect for a spa bath. This experience was so much better than any spa.

Miranda found some therapeudic mud. The same mud they want $4 a tiny pkg for in the stores. We put it all over and when we wahed it off we felt all soft and smooth. Mmmm it was so nice.

We stayed an hour North of Wellington for the night in a nice little hotel. In the morning we went to a nearby beach to do some beachcombing. We found lots of unique shells, a few dead baby sharks and washed up coral. Very cool.

As it is Fall here. The water was too cool to swim in and the temp. was pants weather and breezy. But we had a great time anyway.

Our veiw from here 2

Red wood forest. We didn't get to see them in California. But now we have.

A kiwii bird.

This pit was a volcanic pit that was 400 feet deep and 400 feet across. It had the most gorgeous colours.

Green pit of stinky stuffMore bubbling mudBubbling mud pitsSheep along the drive

Our view from here

We went to the sulfer thermal park. There were pools of all colours.

Dean went Zorbing with Colton and Miranda.

Our car. Notice me on the wrong side.

Redwood forestWalking across the sulfer lakeThe hills in New ZealandThe bubbling mud pits.