We are in a backpackers in Russell now.
It is beautiful and full of character, but we are the only people here! Apparently the tourist trade is very quiet here. It is a gorgeous place, in the Bay of Islands, lovely beach and views.
Today we visited a thermal spa which Paul's Uncle Phil visited, and from which he sent letters to the family, Ngawha Springs. Not changed since the 1940s I think, concrete tanks filled with stinking bubbling brown water!!!! A solitary bather, a young Frenchman - don't know how anyone could go in.
We also saw the Hundertswasser Toilets - do look this up. Fabulous, like Gaudi.
There is yet another interesting cat in this hostel, called Fatty, a tabby which has one ambition, to sit on your knee. Not sure where we are going to be tomorrow, have to look at map and have plan of action. Trying to type this while NZ Coronation St. on telly!Give my love to all = mumbo.
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...and I had always wanted to go to Rotorua to see the hot springs. The smell, of course' is from the high sulphur content. It is supposed to be so good for you!
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