Rotorua

Since the four days I have been in Rotorua, I surveyed lake Rotorua and lake Rotoiti together with Lisa (PHD student Biology/Chemistry UnivWaikato) and Rob (Environment Bay of plenty). Nimrod worked fine and we did all requested areas in two instead of three days.
After the surveys I enjoyed the area a bit. I hang out at the lake beaches, Park Kuirua (which didn't stink too bad this time, there are several sulphur vents, so it can become pretty smelly) and at the blue lake. Actually, I swam in the Blue Lake. It was really cold. I didn't know that the lake is a cold spring. But nevertheless it was pretty cool (not just literally). The water is so clear that you can see down to the bottom without any problems, and it was not crowded at all.
I also went to the cinema and saw Alice in Wonderland. It is absolutely great. You have to see Johnny Depp as the Hatter.
Tomorrow, I'll ride the bus back to Hamilton.
Aloha,
Nina