Because Wednesday was such a nice day (short sleeves!) we had an opportunity to do two outdoor activities we had been wanting to do.
The first was the “Polynesian Spa.” This spa pipes in water from the hot springs of Rotorua into seven different mineral pools. These pools are high in alkaline and acid making them good for skin and muscles.
Dan at the Polynesian Spa — overlooking Lake Rotorua
Katie in one of the seven naturally heated mineral pools
Later in the evening we attended a Maori cultural demonstration, which included a traditional “hangi” — a meal cooked in a pit either by the Thermal energy of Rotorua or by the heat from extremely hot stones. The cultural demonstration was really fascinating as they demonstrated tradional weapons, instruments, and the war dance known as the “Haka.”
Demonstating a war dance — “Haka”
The Maori “Hangi” (“Earth-cooked”) dinner
The Maori Warrior performers make their entrance on a “Waka” (“Canoe”)
During the Maori performance
Can Dan demonstrate the war dance when ya’ll get back?
The spa looks wonderful!
Love the spa idea! Looks so peaceful!
Ha….maybe so! We’ll get some video of that posted as soon as we have a good internet connection. Paying by the minute at the moment. ouch.
How about the smell?