The eastern part of the north island is rife with geothermal activity. Since it is nearly winter there the hot waterfalls, hot springs, and steaming mountains were our favorite places. The plopping mud pools are eerie and you can't help but think of evil creatures oozing up from the deep bubbling caves. The "Craters of the Moon" was the first attraction that we actually paid to visit (5$) - the North Island in the off season is almost deserted so you can visit many of the sites for free that you would have to pay for during the busy summer months. We had the island to ourselves!
The geothermal activity also causes the the water to glow bright greens and blues and the rocks are bright purples and oranges. The pictures don't do ANY of the scenery justice.
After several days without seeing many other people, passing through small abandoned tourist towns and eating out of our van every day, we arrived in Rotorua on Market Night. Between the two of us, we sampled everything they had to offer. Adam took care of every food that was meat and I helped with the bakery booth!
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