School trip to Mokoia Island, a bird scantury in Lake Rotorua. I have been in Rotorua 20 years, and never had the opportunity to visit. Quinn and Anneke's classes(Year 5) are going, and Erik and I are tagging along.
We got to see Saddlebacks and Robins, NZ endangered species.
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| Saddleback, in the centre of the photo - look harder! |
The Robins were so friendly, and kept us company during the bush walk.
I also had a supernatural experience with Matua Tonga, the island's guardian. Legend is that she was on the canoe from Hawaiiki, and she watches over the kumera fields, and is a fertility symbol for the island.
Finished the trip with a splash in Hinemoa's pool, and the story of Tutanekai and Hinemoa, the peace bringers to Rotorua.
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| Hinemoa's pool, hot and steamy |
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| Quinn |
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| Rotorua in the distance |
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