This is a geyser that goes off at 10:15 every morning with a little help from some soap that the ranger puts in. Evidently it breaks the surface tension and allows it to start. It would erupt without it but this way it goes on schedule.
It looks very much like Yellowstone in areas.
In the afternoon we went for a hike in the "California Redwood Forest" that was planted in 1901.
Today the Frazier's and we landed in Auckland, New Zealand. We picked up a car and drove to Rotorua. We visited the old bath house that is now a Museum. Very interesting tour and the flowers in town are beautiful.
This was also Sophie's six month birthday as we celebrated her baptism on Sunday. Grandparents Steve and Randa were there along with Uncle Jim and cousin Mackenzie.
This was the dress that Karin and Audrey was also wore for theirs.
We started a tradition in the Fiore family by taking Scott houseboating when he was 6 months old and it has continued with Cole, Audrey, Mackenzie and now with Sophie. The flags on the boat are for each houseboat trip at Lake Powell starting in 1975. Steve and Randa where with us as well.
Steve, Andy, Audrey and Reilly enjoyed kayaking in the afternoon.
A traditional hike was made to Rainbow Bridge.
We spent two night in Jemez Falls Campground just west of Los Alamos. We had never been in this area before and it was beautiful Lots of great hiking. The picture above in Jemez Falls.
In the morning we took a two mile hike into Macauley Warm Springs and took a dip in the 92 degree pools. The hike out was all up hill which sort of spoiled the refreshing dips but it was fun.
This the East Fork of the Jemez river and a beautiful hike.
Today we took the kayak across Twin Lakes to the historic Interlaken Resort. The only way to get there is to hike in or come by boat. In the late 1800's it was a booming resort, built by the Dexter family. It even boasted a 6 sided outhouse with leather seats and individual doors. It is in the process of being restored. It was really interesting.
This was the Dexter House and the wood paneling was really beautiful. We were able to go to the top of the house. The picture on the right is of the copper hinges on the doors...beautiful.
