Rotorua (Day 2)
Trip Start
Aug 01, 2008
1
8
19
Trip End
Aug 18, 2008
Rotorua,
New Zealand
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
We started off by doing the freefall extreme which simulates two minutes of freefall. We suited up and attempted to fly. It quite difficult to stay in the wind as you had to balance your body by changing your arm and leg positions. They had us go barefoot so needless to say our feet were completely numb after the 2 minutes were up. It was an amazing feeling though and I would definitely do it again if given the chance. We have video of this as well as other things but the video upload takes to long so it will have to wait until we get back to the states.
We then went over to the Zorb area and I did the first run. We did the hydra Zorb which means they put warm water in the ball so you slide inside instead of just rolling
Zorb
. It was so much fun and I couldn't stop from laughing as I was tossed and turned inside this thing. I'm sure glad we didn't miss this!We skipped the sheep show so we could head to Taupo. On the way we stopped by Puzzle World and did the maze and other games inside. The young man who worked there was quite nice and puzzle world was quite empty. We then headed over to view Huka Falls from the ground. Wow!
As we descended into Taupo we both were blown away with the beauty. Snow capped mountains surrounded this huge crater lake. The town was so quaint and peaceful. We stayed Twin Peaks Motel which was right on the lake with terrific views. It was quite cold that night and we only had one small space heater so the electric blankets were a nice treat.
Comments
2 min. free fall..
I guess you are ready for skydiving now. Are you guys doing that next?
did you take any video?
I'm sort of living the experience with you. Have seen pictures others have taken of some of the places you've been. I feel like I'm on holiday with you guys. Glad you're having so much fun. let Mike know we've had some really cool parties in his house! Don't worry, we cleaned up most of the mess! Patty said that she got the cat out of Mike's house! I love both of you! Keep safe!
Dad