Greetings!
Rotorua (or "Rotten-Rua" for its distinctive sulphur smell) sits atop a huge thermal resource, and geysers, mud pools, and thermal hot springs dot the area. It was named after the second of two great lakes discovered by a Maori explorer (
Kahumatamomoe) in the 14th century.
On the site of a large number of geysers near our hotel, we joined one of his descendants to learn how the tribes are continuing to maintain the skills necessary to keep the old traditions alive.
Te Puia, an impressive complex of buildings and land hosts a school to preserve carving, weaving, and other traditional arts. It also seeks to preserve Maori Kiwis, architecture, and the lives of 16% of the island's population.
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Monday, Mar 4th, Rotorua, New Zealand.
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