Today was another nice sunny day up to about 23 degrees. Unfortunately, the weather is supposed to deteriorate tomorrow, just when we are within range of the Tongariro area of 4 volcanic mountains. We left Rotorua and drove to Te Puia, a geyser area just south of Rotorua. The center there took us on a guided tour of the mud pools (mud boils up out of the ground and thick bubbles burst like jumping frogs) and through an area with sulphurous steam vents, boiling water and the Te Puia geyser which shoots up steam and water 7 meters.
There is a Maori village and we were given a glimpse into old village life. We hiked around the trails and then headed towards Lake Taupo after a stop at Huku Falls. taupe did not have much for us so we continued to Turangi at the south end of Lake Taupo. Found a nice inexpensive motel and barbecued steak and veggies. With the weather deteriorating we are told the Tongariro crossing will not be in shape,nor will the shuttles run, so we will likely drive all around the Ruhapeu area and see what we can see. The peaks were already clouded over early afternoon. Internet is a bit of a problem here - generally clunky, sloooowwwwwww, and expensive. (It was faster in Nepal 8 years ago.) Free WiFi is available in McDonald's and some coffee places.
All for now. Neil
All for now. Neil
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