Happy St. Patrick's Day from Rotorua! There is a lot of evidence of the holiday here from green hats, boas, hair, and even full body paint. As this was our first fully free weekend, we enjoyed a bit of a sleep in, did a little shopping, and relaxed for the better part of the day.
In the afternoon our intrepid leader took us to a favorite attraction, Skyline Gondola and Luge. There we enjoyed a panoramic view of Rotorua and the lake from the top of a mountain. Once at the top we donned helmets, climbed into a luge, and sped down the mountain at 30 mph. A few of the group braved the sky swing which pulled them to the top of the mountain and dropped them out over the valley.
Afterwards, we walked into town for a nice dinner, live music, and dancing at the Pig and Whistle.
Tomorrow, more from Rotorua - home of geysers, mud pools, and hot springs...
Go Green!! I hope that everyone in the group, EVERYONE, takes advantage of each opportunity for adventure.
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