Nov 1 Thursday Rotorua Our bus arrives at 7:40 and we go to Rainbow Springs nature Park. Here we see very large trout in crystal clear spring water. They also had a nocturnal kiwi room. We see 2 kiwi’s . Avories in a rainforest setting and some wallabies were on display . http://www.rainbowsprings.co.nz/ Next the Agrodome where 19 different breeds of sheep are shown off. The show includes shearing and dog demonstrations. http://www.agrodome.co.nz/ We go to another thermal village where we see geysers blowing and mud boiling. We get to sit on a natural hot seat. http://www.tepuia.com/. We get back to the park at 12:30 and rest before the evening at Tamaki Maori Village were we get a Hangi- a Maori feast accompanied by cultural performances . It reminded us of a Hawaiian luau. While the food cooks a show with haunting harmonies, singing, foot stamping, and poi twirling (rhythmic swinging of balls on a string ) butterfly dance- balls move with rhythmic music with impressive speed and agility. http://www.maoriculture.co.nz/