Mick and Zach at the Pohutu Geyser located within the Te Puia Maori Museum.
Ann Marie and Kate at the Pohutu Geyser. It can not be seen in this picture but just to the left side as you are looking at the geyser there was a second much smaller geyser that rarely goes off but did while we were there - a special and rare treat for visitors.
Mud pools located near the Geyser
Weaver working with the flax plant to make the skirts, baskets, etc. used by the Maori. The Te Puia museum has both a weavers school and a carvers school to help preserve the Maori culture.
A carving in process at the carving school.
Traditional Maori meeting house.
A traditional Wero (challange) occuring between one village and some new visitors... Te Ao Huri can be seen on the left of the picture. He was the "musket warrior" who came to the village to recruit more warriors.
Story telling continued with waiata (song and dance) once we were welcomed into the meeting house. Then we enjoyed a hangi feast (food cooked beneath the ground).
hey Ann Marie and all,
ReplyDeleteWe love all of your posts and pics! Rick has been following your adventures on the google sattelite maps and showing us where you are each day. We are learing alot about NZ. This is the trip of a lifetime! Can't wait to hear about it person!
Sheila, Rick and Em
That geyser is awesome. weather looks beautiful. What do the Maori call those balls they swing on the ropes? That is always an impressive display!
ReplyDeleteomg mikaela it looks like you guys are having so much fun, i am SO jealous!
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