New Zealand, Part III

In Rotorua, we experienced more of the Maori culture by going to a performance and traditional hangi dinner, which they cook in the ground for several hours.

The performance was a mix between music, dancing and folklore from the Maori.

The food was delicious! There was chicken, lamb, potatoes, kumara (sweet potatoes), and then assorted veggies, which may or may not have been totally authentic.

The picture below is from Wanganui, which is the newest thermal park in Rotorua, formed back in 1920 or so, when the volcanoes erupted. It was very cool... hot boiling water forming these colorful rivers and lakes; steam everywhere making the park look surreal.