Category Archives: Taupo

Doom

From the redwoods, I traveled southwest to Lake Taupo. This Māori artwork reminded me of some other things I learned from the Maiti tribe.  The tā moko facial markings were originally scars, not tattoos.  Grooves were carved with three different knives … Continue reading

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Serious

Near Lake Taupo are the Huka Falls. Maybe — between Multnomah, Yellowstone, Kegon, and all of Yosemite — I’ve become hard to impress.I did learn the “huka” means “foam” in Māori.  Clever. It’s difficult to see clearly in this picture, … Continue reading

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