What a neat day we had in Rotorua checking out Whakarewarewa Thermal Village. We managed to dodge the rain and saw and heard some really interesting things, that will spark our learning back at school. A big thank you to our parents who provided transport and made the trip possible!
How fast can you say that tongue twister of a name?!
Enjoying the warmth coming off the rocks
Are you not too sure about the smell of Rotorua Lilly? ;)
The pools were steaming hot- just what we needed on a cool spring morning
Learning about the history of the village wharenui
The village vege gardens are raised, with pipes that run underneath so the air flows through. This allows the soil to cool down, otherwise the plants don't grow properly!
This Maori Microwave or also known as a Hangi is used all year round. It cooks enough food for 12 families!
Boiling hot water cooks the corn for the locals and the tourist
Doing the Hokey Pokey Maori styles!
Final photo before saying ka kite ano!
What other interesting things did you learn??
What other interesting things did you learn??
that was an amazing trip
ReplyDeletethis trip was awesome! especially because my mum and I are Maori. t was really fun, warm and smelt like rotten eggs because of the geysers.
ReplyDeletethis trip was really fun and I loved doing the hokey pokey maori style
ReplyDeleteI thought it was awesome, but it would be better if there was more to see. Apart from that I really enjoyed the Marae, and would like to go there again!
ReplyDeleteIt was awesome sharing their culture but the smell was really off putting.
ReplyDeletethe photo are good
ReplyDeletedid you guys have fun
ReplyDeletethose are some amazing pictures room 7
ReplyDeleteI love walking with you room7
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