is also the location of the convention . On our first night , Jime and I were fighting through waves of jet lag . But we made it to Tamaki Maori Village to start to learn more about the Maori culture . Unfortunately , everyone over the age of 70 was there too and we were on the bus with them as they sang show tunes to and from the village ! I was laughing so hard tears were streaming down my face . Jime .. not as amused … It was a unique , education experience learning how Maori people navigated their sea vessels , traditional tattoos , games and a lot of singing which I really enjoyed . Followed by a traditional hangi buffet meal which has a flavor hard to describe . It is cooked in the grounds of Rotorua which is known for geothermal features including hot springs , thermal hot pools , mud pools , spa pools and
is also the location of the convention . On our first night , Jime and I were fighting through waves of jet lag . But we made it to Tamaki Maori Village to start to learn more about the Maori culture . Unfortunately , everyone over the age of 70 was there too and we were on the bus with them as they sang show tunes to and from the village ! I was laughing so hard tears were streaming down my face . Jime .. not as amused … It was a unique , education experience learning how Maori people navigated their sea vessels , traditional tattoos , games and a lot of singing which I really enjoyed . Followed by a traditional hangi buffet meal which has a flavor hard to describe . It is cooked in the grounds of Rotorua which is known for geothermal features including hot springs , thermal hot pools , mud pools , spa pools and