Australia, Day 11

(Warning: Tired writer)

We didn't blog yesterday because we essentially spent the whole day getting from Australia to New Zealand...nothing too exciting to report. 

Today was our first full day in New Zealand. We had an early 6 AM start. We spent 3 hours traveling to Rotorua. We will be here today and tomorrow before the group travels home. 

We attended a sheep shearing show at the Agrodome. They brought out 19 different types of sheep! The guy that was conducting the show was quite funny, but he seemed cruel when shearing the sheep. I did not enjoy watching that demonstration. However, it did get better when they showcased their dogs and how they herd the sheep. 

Our tour director had told us that New Zealand was known for their many adventurous opportunities--and that is definitely true! After the show, we went to a place called AgroAdventure. David, Joe and I were a little hesitant to participate in one of their many activities, but eventually Davis and I decided to try out a ride called the Sweeb. You got in a monorail type vehicle and peddled your way though the course. When I was done, I told the lady she should of paid me for that workout! 

Next, we went to a place called OBO where you can zorb. This is where you get in a large inflatable ball and roll down the hill. I hadn't ever experienced anything like this, so I decided to participate while the boys sat and watched. It was amazing--except that you got wet and it was 55 degrees outside! 

Our last adventure of the day was at the Skyline gondola. We traveled up to the top of a small mountain and saw amazing views of Lake Rotorua. At the top, I decided to get on a huge crane/swing with the girls and fly high over the mountain side. David opted to try the luge race course. Both activities got high ratings from us! 

For dinner, we ate at a Maori feast. We got to go through and experience this indigenous tribe's culture. One of our favorite things in New Zealand has been watching their rugby team and this tribe participate in the haka. If you don't know what this is, I highly recommend you google a video! 

David and Joe doing the haka!