While Eddie and I was shooting, Emma spent the day at the thermal area Rotorua is known for.

The Rotorua Bathhouse
The Tudor-style Rotorua bathhouse, opened in 1908,
was a symbol of the government’s ambition to create
a great South Seas spa. It was designed to attract
visitors from New Zealand and overseas.

The imposing façade of the building was matched by a luxurious interior, furnished with marble sculptures, magnificent porcelain baths and plush couches.
Outside there were beautifully kept gardens, a band
rotunda, bowling and croquet greens, and tennis courts.

The famous Zorb orignated here in New Zealand.
Climb into this air-filled bubble and roll down
the mountain...

Emma stopped for a nice, hot foot bath
in volcanic water.

One of the original public bathing ponds

A blue water bathing bath

This duck had the yellowest eyes I've ever seen.
Funny bird. Had to trick it with food to get this
shot of it.

Wallabees, funny mini kangaroos are considered
a pest in New Zealand. Hard to imagine, but after
a while they started to look like big rats..
All in the Perception

The famous Kiwi bird. Almost extinct

The duck playing with his friends, the fish.

The match organizers had also a paintball game
scheduled for the adventures few.

NZ's RD Matt Webber with a nice hit in the head.
BBQ and beer healed all wounds.

Beautiful lush New Zealand...