A snapshot of our whereabouts today but not the actual road route |
After our walk around the geothermal area we went to the mud spa area. We smeared ourselves in sulphurous mud and soaked in a hot spring pool for a bit (this part was timed for about 20 minutes per session). After that we rinsed off the mud and went to another hot spring pool and relaxed until it was time to dry off and go for our massage. The therapists were good - no pain, no gain - ironing out any muscle knots in our backs and legs. But it was worth it. Painful but we felt very relaxed and tired afterwards.
We headed in a meandering manner to our next lodgings, Rotorua Farm Stay which is just over half an hour drive in south-westerly direction from Rotorua. Unfortunately we overshot the farm because the GPS on the satnav was accurate but not quite accurate enough. We turned around, used another satnav programme and found the farm which is, I gather, more of a smallholding rather than a large farm with a horse, a few sheep, cockerels and hens with their chicks, ducks and a dog.
Our host warmly welcomed us, as did her young son, and showed us to our room and offered to show us around the property. It was getting late and we were very tired so we declined and will maybe take up her offer another day. Our host's husband arrived home from work a bit later on and we were able to meet him before we headed to bed.
Tomorrow is another day.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Panoramic view |
Panoramic view |
Hot spring pool to relax in with a good view of the geothermal area |
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