Taranaki

With a little time, and a few breaks in the weather, we did a loop of the region around Taranaki.

Mt Taranaki, a dormant volcano.  You may recognize it in the far distance on the Tongariro Crossing post.




Sheep blocking the road.  Typical rural NZ.


Single lane tunnels?  Also typical rural NZ.


The remainder of our time was spent out of the rain, usually in a garden or art museum.




This art museum has an awesome building (art itself).  Check out the wavy walls. 


On the outside they were covered with polished stainless steel mirrors.




Some of the kinetic displays would make any engineer proud.


Finally, here is a very unique bridge,






and a beach.