Rotorua day 2

The rain was still coming down us and we decided not to make a move. My bicycle is in pretty bad shape so we went into town and left it at the bike shop. It should be ready by tomorrow. At 12.30, we were picked up by the principal of a local school called Kaharoa where we were going to have a talk to the children about our trip. The school is what in New Zealand is called an environmental school, which means that activities are included for children to carry out and learn about nature and conservation. One of the projects is the constuction of a building dedicated to the Kokako-bird and also the implementation of a pest controlled area. A conservation school and the work they do is extremely valuable as they teach children from a very early age to understand that our planet is vulnerable and needs to be treated with care.

The chat with the children was absolutely brilliant. We told about who we are, what we are doing and why, and they loved it. They were especially interested in how long we still had to go and if Ella was enjoying it. All the children loved Ella and she was really stealing the show. A great experience. We spent the rest of the day strolling through Rotorua, window shopping and laying about.