For dinner in Rotorua we went to a Maori Experience. The Maori people were the first to come to New Zealand and live. The Mitai family now runs a business to present the traditional Maori way of life as authentically as possible. Under the blankets is our dinner.
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Chicken, lamb, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and stuffing it was so good.
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These guys paddled by in a traditional boat.
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The Chief
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A demonstration of a Haka (war dance). It was scary. Check out the video.
1 comment:
Your pictures are great!! Seems like you guys had an amazing time! Love the pics of you dorks jumping into the water! :)
melissa
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