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Steve Rogers ([personal profile] heroic_jawline) wrote in [community profile] fh_trips2023-10-16 09:48 pm

Rotorua, New Zealand [Tuesday Morning into Afternoon]

Get set for a big day in Rotorua!

Start at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, a spectacular showcase of New Zealand's most colorful and unique geothermal elements sculpted by thousands of years of volcanic activity. Explore the out-of-this-world landscape, including the famous mud pool, the largest in New Zealand. Arrive at 10:15 am to hear the history and see the beauty of the Lady Knox Geyser, which erupts daily to heights of 33 to 66 feet (10 to 20 m).

Or you can go back to the swings (or the luge that are up by the swings), try the skydiving, or stay close to the lodge, which also offers activities for the day.
itsananomaly: (cute smile)

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[personal profile] itsananomaly 2023-10-17 06:20 am (UTC)(link)
At first Cutter hand't been too sure about this trip but finally the scientist in him couldn't resist the opportunity to see such a wondrous landscape and he knew Connor was coming on the trip too, so he was sure he was going to be find.

He looked around in awe, it was definitely an impressive site.
anomaly_research_nerd: (plotting and scheming)

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[personal profile] anomaly_research_nerd 2023-10-17 09:13 am (UTC)(link)
"Wow" Connor said as he looked around at the hot springs in awe. "This is bloody amazing," he said, eyes still wide. He had seen pictures of places like Yellowstone but to see something like this in person was really breath-taking!
itsananomaly: (with Connor)

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[personal profile] itsananomaly 2023-10-17 10:36 am (UTC)(link)
"It really is something isn't it?" Cutter smiled as he looked at their surroundings, "I've been to a couple of hot springs before, they're incredible landscapes,"
anomaly_research_nerd: (goofy smile)

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[personal profile] anomaly_research_nerd 2023-10-17 11:49 am (UTC)(link)
"It really is like stepping back in time isn't it?" Connor said still taking it all in. "I mean, you almost expect to see Rex flying around out here or a herd of Ceratopsians wandering through."
itsananomaly: (another smile)

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[personal profile] itsananomaly 2023-10-17 12:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"I know what you mean," Cutter smiled, "I bet Rex would really love it here, I think he'd feel quite at home,"
anomaly_research_nerd: (plotting and scheming)

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[personal profile] anomaly_research_nerd 2023-10-17 12:10 pm (UTC)(link)
"Might have to see about taking him on a little holiday somewhere like this, see what he thinks" Connor smiled as he thought about that.
itsananomaly: (with Connor)

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[personal profile] itsananomaly 2023-10-17 12:22 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh Rex would love to go on a holiday," Cutter smiled at that, "I bet he would love to explore a new area that he hasn't been too,"
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[personal profile] anomaly_research_nerd 2023-10-17 12:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"He really would, and I think he's earned a nice holiday" Connor replied. "I mean he has a nice spread when we visit the ARC and the apartment is set up nice for him and he has the whole island to explore too when we go out. But I do think he'd have a blast someplace totally new!"
itsananomaly: (with Connor)

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[personal profile] itsananomaly 2023-10-17 12:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"Maybe we could do our next holiday with Rex?" Cutter considered, "I mean ... if you don't mind me tagging along that is," he amended, feeling himself going a little red as he said it, of course he was just going to blame it on the hot springs.
anomaly_research_nerd: (goofy smile)

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[personal profile] anomaly_research_nerd 2023-10-17 12:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"I think that sounds like an amazing plan!" Connor said with a broad grin. "I'd love for you to tag along and I'm sure Rex would love the company as well!" Though Connor would have definitely been asking and begging Cutter to come along if he hadn't seemed interested already.
itsananomaly: (another smile)

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[personal profile] itsananomaly 2023-10-17 12:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Cutter smiled warmly at that and started going even redder, "then I would love to come on holiday with you and Rex, I'm sure we can find a place like this that Rex would love to explore,"
anomaly_research_nerd: (flirty grin)

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[personal profile] anomaly_research_nerd 2023-10-17 04:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's settled then! We will find a weekend somewhere and head off the three of us for a little mini holiday with Rex! It will be fun!"
itsananomaly: (another smile)

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[personal profile] itsananomaly 2023-10-17 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"It sounds perfect," Cutter grinned, "I'm sure we can find the perfect place for the three of us,"