14.13: Kiwi Adventure 6: Rotorua Maori Village

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Written By Kelly Smith

Join Susan and Cort as they dive into their unforgettable day exploring the living Māori village of Whakarewarewa in Rotorua! 🌋 From geothermal wonders to cultural stories that tugged at their heartstrings, this episode is packed with adventure, laughter, and yes—ice cream 🍦.

Highlights:

  • [00:01:00] Discover the beauty and challenges of living in a geothermal village.

  • [00:03:00] The unique way food is cooked in natural hot springs (spoiler: the corn needs no seasoning!).

  • [00:04:00] A love story performed in song—grab your tissues!

  • [00:05:00] A glimpse into daily life in the village, complete with bathing in mineral pools and sweet potato cooking.

  • [00:08:00] Ice cream adventures! Who else is craving mango-passionfruit-raspberry sorbet?

  • [00:09:00] A peaceful lake visit, birdwatching, and seagull stalking.

Plus, hear about their evening movie marathon featuring The Hobbit, Die Hard 2, and more action-packed holiday classics. Geek on! 🎬✨

concrete entry gate with an arch going to the Maori village of Tehokowhitu-a-tu
an explanatory sign overlooking a geyser
a man in front of a building in a Maori village
tree sculpture in front of a building in a Maori village
foggy geyser
two black swans on a lake
Kelly Smith

Kelly Smith is on a mission to help ensure technology makes life better for everyone. With an insatiable curiosity and a multidisciplinary background, she brings a unique perspective to navigating the ethical quandaries surrounding artificial intelligence and data-driven innovation.

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