Stayin Alive

Sunday June 28th

Our first day in the car and we didn't run anyone over, drive off the road, or hit anything (significant)- a success! The driving actually wasn't quite as bad as we were thinking, but it is still really strange. The turn signals are on the right hand side, and we both reached for the seatbelt over the wrong shoulder when we got in. Caitlin made us a sign reminding us to stay to the left, and the rental car company has one stuck on the dash as well. It was pretty bad driving conditions today, too. It was pouring rain, and when a semitruck passed the opposite direction (both of us going 100km/hr and only a few feet apart) we were hit with a giant WHOOSH of water and wind and a bit of screaming ensued. Overall though, it wasn't too bad:)

We made the 6 hour trip north from Wellington and are in Rotorua for the night. It is an area of high geothermal activity, and the whole place smells like rotten eggs. Delicious. Actually, Tiffany and I both kind of wanted deviled eggs while we were driving in. We are gross.

We have an adventure packed day planned for tomorrow. See some bubbling mud, exploding geysers, a bit of Maori culture, hot springs and a spa, and roll down the hill in a giant hamster ball (aka zorbing). Rotorua should be a good place!