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My day with Bill.
Bill is the shuttle driver who hosted me for a tour around the Waitomo area. He picked me up at 930 and I didn't get back until about 430.
Bill is around 80 years old and kept telling me that our day together really recharged his batteries. We saw an amazing natural bridge (breathtaking), took a walk to view a gorgeous waterfall and spent some time at a hot water beach. The sand was black (yes, black sand!) and if you dig down far enough hot water surfaces up. Bill bought me lunch - I had a traditional kiwi pie. Delicious.
Bill has a dream of offering a tour service to tourists that showcases his beautiful home. In my mind I was a test subject and perhaps the only person who may ever actually get to experience all he has too offer. I was his guest. And it was a pleasure and joy I cannot describe. I learned more about New Zealand and that area than any museum could offer.
The weather was a bit rubbish and he apologized continuously as if I were a paying customer that i may have the right to demand my money back. He wanted it to be perfect. It really was.
I have pictures from that day. I look forward to sharing them with you and with Bill.
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