All these funny-sounding places. Otorohanga is phoenetically pronounced as: Otrahonga These Kiwis are certainly an ilk unto their own. Most of the place names are of Mauri descent.
So, that's where we ventured today. It was recommended (by a pal of Tony's) that we stop and have lunch at "The Big Apple" (not difficult to pronounce that). Once is enough. Then we did the touristy thing and browsed around Otorohanga. Very hot....30.5+ temperatures. Drove back to Te Awamutu via the scenic route (learning all about Jersey and Friesen cows and the differences). I find it quite amazing that a two-lane road, quite windy has a maximum speed limit of 100k while the Lougheed Highway, which is a four lane highway near us at home, has a maximum speed limit of 80k. On occasion I find myself becoming "quite anxious" because we're on the wrong side of the road!! And then of course I realize it's just me who thinks we're on the wrong side.
Meeting up with Sister Sue and Brother Mark for drinks when they're finished work It's now Friday, the 18th, 3:15p.m. We'll be planning our itinerary for the coming days while enjoying a glass of NZ white. The prices of the local wines are very comparable to what we pay at home. But there are many different labels here. Will make an effort to taste test what I can. :)
Hope everyone's well.
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