14 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

One of the big churches an the way back. It's amazing how large these churches are compared to the size of the villages.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-32.html

14 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

This is the entrance to the cave. Pretty well hidden! I would have never guessed that there is a large lava tube below!

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-32.html

14 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

Another guy and I ended up visiting the Dwarves Cave. The guide told us that this lava tube led all the way to the coast, but didn't take us that far in. We stopped at an underground pool that we jumped in. The cave continued past the pool.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-32.html

14 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

I was amused at the sign for Tanu Beach Fales, as I'm pretty sure the person depicted is the high chief. We were looking for rental cars and trying to plan our day.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-32.html

13 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

More lava fields that we drove by. I took the rest of the day easy, and had cocktails at a bar a short walk away on the beach. There was also some rain, a double rainbow, and a golden sunset that day.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-31.html

13 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

Excessively pink ice cream on the way back.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-31.html

13 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

There were a group of surfers here, and the main break looked pretty clean. I don't think I'm good enough for reef surfing, though. The snorkelling here was pretty good, but very shallow with the tide conditions.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-31.html

13 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

Went to Aganoa for lunch. They sold us beer on a Sunday! Relaxed here for a while, it was a pretty nice area.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-31.html

13 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

Got a quick photo with the blowhole, although not very close to it :/

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-31.html

13 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

This seems to be the main blowhole, with locals throwing in coconuts for the tourists, then asking for money. Definitely the strongest blowhole I've seen!

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-31.html