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.](https://twoatsea.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hot-springs-2.jpg)
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.](https://twoatsea.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hot-springs-4.jpg)
We could just sit in the natural sauna…
![Rotorua Steam Bath](https://twoatsea.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hot-springs-3.jpg)
Or, maybe find a nice, inviting pool…
![The blue water of Inferno Crater Lake, Rotorua.](https://twoatsea.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hot-springs-5.jpg)
Like this one with it’s beautiful, blue water. We settled on this one…
![The pool is open (ain't Photoshop grand?)](https://twoatsea.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hot-springs-1.jpg)
Everything was warm, cozy and just fine until…
![That's Cyndi in the lead!](https://twoatsea.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/05/staying-warm-1.jpg)
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