Day 51 - Taupo

I could have headed the blog - not in Rotorua.
Walked down to get a piece of chicken for my tea. Didn't know that is what I was going to have till I got there. Easy as to cook with my salad and I even cooked some new potatoes to go with it. No mint though.
This morning I did a drive around Rotorua. Couldn't see any land marks from our trip here as a kids. Dad worked on the railway and got cheap/free fares and one time there was a softball tournament in Rotorua so we came up. Pretty unusual for a large family in those days to travel so far.
It was then on to Orakei. My cousin said it was magical. It is probably half way between Rotorua and Taupo. 20k from the main Rd.
What an amazing setting. Loved it and can understand why Pete and Carmen said if you can go - do it.
Photos probably don't do it justice.
A small ferry takes you across the lake to the thermal activity. Probably two or three minutes from one side to the other. 2.5ks around and so many lovely things. I had forgotten boiling mud is more grey than brown. The geyser boiling water, the cave as well all so good to see. Yes a Sulphur smell but not too bad.
Very pleased I went.
It was then on to Taupo. At the NZMCA park at the racecourse and the side car track is next door and they are having a meet today. Hope they will finish in the next hour or so because it is very noisy!
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