Today has been a mixed-bag. Some highs, some lows, some oohs, some blahs. I started my morning with a visit to Hell's Gate for another geothermal trail, a mud bath, a dip in a sulphur spa, and a traditional mirimiri massage. This was a 3 hour outing (not counting driving time) and largely a waste... Continue Reading →

Well thank god today was better than yesterday! It's been a LONG day, left Pukekohe just before 7am and didn't get back to my place in Rotorua until about 9:30pm. Which, I should quickly add, is quite lovely. Not the gorgeous views I had last night but a lovely little cottage that I am happy... Continue Reading →

So I have to confess, I hate idle travel. I am not cut out to be a nomad. I love traveling but by god I need an itinerary or at least some pretty solid plans in my head. I was going out of my comfort zone leaving this trip so loose and now I need... Continue Reading →