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a nice evening at „Ugly Ducks“.
The place was crowded with all ages.
A quiz was on show that night.

Funny questions, whereby a lot have asked for NZ insider knowhow.

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In the morning it is raining as forecasted.
I’ll pack my stuff up and make my way towards Rotorua.

Rotorua is approx. 380km away. That’s a long day, as there are only two lane highways on the way.

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60km after New Plymouth the road signs directs 27kms to Mt. Damper Falls.
The last 7kms are on a gravel road offering a full program of road slips and of sized fallen stones.

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Mt. Damper is a volcano. The waterfall starts at the border of the caldera. Sheep are weeded in the caldera.
A panorama should leave an impression of the caldera. That must have been inconvenient times when Damper was spitting.


Pict.: Mt. Damper Standing in the Caldera

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The waterfall is somewhat smaller than the ones I shot so far. The brown water seen at the top comes from the agricultural use of the area. Let’s say it straight - „sheep shit“ .


Pict.: Mt. Damper Falls


Pict. Top Part of Mt. Damper Falls

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Back to the point where I turned right off the main road to get to the waterfall.
Rain is now pouring down again.
That’s ok. I’Il make my way with 80km/h to Rotorua.

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A silent night planned for today. I’ll go out on the Friday evening, tomorrow.
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BTW I found again the non-alcoholic drink I loved in 2011.
Ginger Beer. Correct Beer not Ale.
Different brands exist. Schweppes is one of them.
I remember that I called them up back in Germany to ask where I may get it at home.
They told me „sorry thats a local drink only.“
What A pity.
So for the next two week I have something delightful to drink down here.
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