Wednesday 06th June 2007Today we drove to Rotorua for our second visit. As we did before all the Kiwi bus were dropped off at the Maori centre and we went and did the tour of the information centre again. Tami and I were very excited because we won a competition and each got a Maori bone carving necklace. Yes, I am aware we are vegetarians and probably shouldn't be wearing cow bone or what ever it is around our necks but they are a Maori traditional gift and ...

Tuesday 5th June Journal entry brought to you by Tami Today Sophie and I walked to the Craters of the Moon, a highly active geothermic area just outside Taupo. We set off bright and early at about 10am. Which is early for us, don't shake your head mother. We had to walk up a major hill to begin with, which was a pain, especially as I appear to have pulled a muscle in my groin (do NOT ask how, I don't even know). We amused ourselves by reminiscing about our ti...

Monday 04th June 2007Journal brought to you by Sophie who actually did some exercise today - shock horror!Well as we have visited Taupo before we haven't actually done anything very exciting at all. We got up...late as usual after having a marathon reading session. I am reading another Jeffrey Archer and I am actually really excited because I have bought two Beverley Harper books who is the female equivilent of Wilbur Smith and you can only get hold of her st...

Sunday 3rd June Journal entry brought to you by Tami (experiencing a lot of de-ja-vu) Caught the bus this morning to Taupo. Stopped at Huka Falls. Again. Checked into Tiki Lodge. Again. Oli and Amos also checked in there as opposed to Urban Retreat, so we got a room with them again, and James. Found out that Roy no longer works at the lodge, which we were quite sad about, as he'd been really sound to us last time we were there, giving us woolie hats and the ...

Saturday 02nd June 2007 Journal brought to you by Sophie, who is "soaring, flying" Today we had a very busy, fun filled and educational day. It started off with a trip to the Te Papa museum with Oli, James and Mike. This was awesome. There was loads of interactive stuff and amazing displays. Best of all it was free! I could not believe it. It was just as good as the British Museum and they probably charge you loads to go in. I have just looked it up (...