We had no worries about experiencing post-vacation letdown. Within 48 hours of our South Island trip, good friends Teri and Phil Wilson arrived to continue their New Zealand exploration. We made sure the Wilsons hit the Rotorua ground running with immediate visits to the Redwood Forest and the Rotorua Museum. Lamb on the grill and sharing bottles of good New Zealand wine reminded us why we love to spend time with Teri and Phil.
On day two, we headed south to show off the geothermal wonders of Wai-o-Tapu and my beloved mud pots. After important stops in Taupo (Aratitia Rapids, Huka Falls and Scenic Cellars), we proceeded onward to the wine region of Hawke's Bay.
Sounds and looks like you showed Phil & Teri so many of the highlights in the Rotorua/Taupo/Hawkes Bay area. Was Dad wearing that hat as "part of the service?"
ReplyDeleteSarah stole my line! I was going to say, "It looks like you hit the highlights."
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