Day 16

RAIN!!!! This is what I awoke to today! We were planning on going fishing bright and early on the lake, but the rain destroyed that plan! So we took a lazy morning and eventually went fishing after we went to the Turangi visitor information center and the Taupo Trout Hatchery. But because of the rain, the trout were trying to swim up stream to spawn, but they just hadn't got to where we were; se we left empty handed. After this we packed up the house and headed out to the "city" of Taupo. We were let loose for an hour and then we went to Huka Falls. That was pretty amazing! But then I had to say goodbye to my international friends, because it was time for my geography field trip! From Taupo we drove and hour north to Rotorua. Once at the Kiwi Paka Lodge we settled in and had dinner. I met a really pretty girl from Brazil who all the Kiwi boys were afraid to talk to! I guess you shouldn't let fear get the best of you! But I also met two Coloradans and college student from America! The night ended with pool and cards.