What a couple of days we have had!!
Yesterday we started the day off by going to the Historical Rotorua Museum of Art and History. The building that houses the museum has had several different uses over the years including a hospital for people with rheumatalogic disorders and arthritis as the local waters supposedly had healing powers. It also was a nightclub and now a the museum. They learned about how the building was built - using a combination of cement and pumice and that the stairs used no nails. There was also a wing in the building that was devoted to the Mauri people and their legends. 
From there it was off to the Polynesian Spa for a soak in the hot mineral waters, which the kids seemed to enjoy. They had 3 different pools to choose from ranging from 32 C to 40 C. Then it was off to high tea and a bit of shopping followed by a hike in the Redwood forest - that was started with trees donated from California. 
After our walk we headed to the Whakarewarewa Living Village where we were led by our Chief, Travis, and greeted by the local Maori. They welcomed us with a performance which was amazing along with Poi Dance for the girls and the Haka for the boys. We also had a Hangi (traditional Maori cookout). Everyone enjoyed the evening and were ready for bed. 
This morning we were up early and headed toward Tui Ridge and our day with Full On. We spent the morning talking about goals and how we can attain them and what is holding us back. This included several different team building type activities intermixed with discussions. They day concluded with time on the high rope course, breaking boards and glass walking! They kids were very impressed with what they learned today. All the kids are now winding down for the evening and getting ready for our day in Hobbiton tomorrow.
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