Staying Warm by Day In Waimangu Volcanic Valley

May 24, 2013 in Rotorua, New Zealand

You’re probably tired of our (OK, my) whining about the cold but too bad.  It’s cold and getting colder.  Today, we found a new way to warm up…

A thermal lake at Rotorua.
A thermal lake at Rotorua.

We went to Rotorua – an area famous for it’s geothermal activity, as well as its Maori culture.  It was the geothermal activity that we needed most today.

Beauty and boiling pools at every turn.
Beauty and boiling pools at every turn.

We could just sit in the natural sauna…

Rotorua Steam Bath
Rotorua Steam Bath

Or, maybe find a nice, inviting pool…

The blue water of Inferno Crater Lake, Rotorua.
The blue water of Inferno Crater Lake, Rotorua.

Like this one with it’s beautiful, blue water.  We settled on this one…

The pool is open (ain't Photoshop grand?)
The pool is open (ain’t Photoshop grand?)

Everything was warm, cozy and just fine until…

That's Cyndi in the lead!
That’s Cyndi in the lead!

Whew, that was a close one!  As you can see, we’re still managing to have a great time in New Zealand while waiting for that magical, elusive weather window. -Rich

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