Chapter 312: The Hobbit
To visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, you have to take a human-powered boat and walk up the bridge. As the guide pulls the rope to push the boat forward, it gradually enters the darkness where you can't see your fingers.
Moving further, Johnson noticed that there was light and shadow shaking on the water surface in front of him, and suddenly found that the top of his head was already covered with fireflies like a starry sky, like a river of light flowing slowly......
These stars are reflected on the water, like a mirror of ten thousand pearls, and it is beautiful. Such a dreamlike scene amazed everyone and marveled at the miracle of the Creator.
Dreamlike fireflies, stalactites and karst caves of different shapes, and countless underground rivers and flowing water caves form an underground labyrinth. Thousands of fireflies shine like stars in the cave.
A closer look reveals that the fireflies here are completely different from the fireflies in China. We are a small beetle, mostly living in areas with abundant plants, drinking only water or eating pollen and nectar.
And these fireflies are two-winged insects, mostly living in burrows, each firefly can spit out up to 70 transparent silk threads, the longest is nearly 20 centimeters.
This beautiful underground world is 12,000 years old and is still carved day and night by the water of the underground river. The entrance to the cave is dark and narrow, and the crisp tinkling sound of the stream next to the stone steps gives it a unique flavor of adventure.
The cave is a sight to behold with its stalactites and stalagmites of various shapes, and the rock walls are home to the fossilized remains of shellfish and seafood creatures, all of which testify to its ancient history.
Then change to a small boat to reach the depths of the cave, where you will see mysterious whirlpools and cascading waterfalls along the way, and finally arrive at the fantastical glowworm cave. The fireflies here emit a little blue light, like a starry sky, as if you are in a fantasy world.
Leaving Queenstown two days later, SC Johnson was impressed by the fact that it was nice to come and go every year to hunt and eat some seafood.
When you come to Auckland, the landmark is the Sky Tower, which is 328 meters tall, taller than Sydney's AMP Tower and Paris's Eiffel Tower. Three glass elevators, reaching speeds of 18 km/h, take only 40 seconds to reach the top floor from the bottom floor of the Sky Tower.
Experience the Sky Walk, a 1.2-metre-wide walking path outside the observation deck that is empty on either side of the trail and only a 192-metre drop cable.
There are no handrails on either side, only full-body safety gear and high-altitude harnesses to ensure safety, and the body position has gone beyond the work area of the window cleaner and has actually blended into the scenery.
These are just small meanings for SC Johnson, and the excitement is not to talk about, and it is okay to look at the scenery.
Go to the zoo and see the legendary Kiwi bird, which has long admired the name, because it is the national bird, and the chance of seeing it at other zoos is zero. Even at the Auckland Zoo, you have to try your luck, because they have no wings, can't fly, have little ability to protect themselves, and are timid, so they only come out at night to feed.
Half the world is watched, the play is almost finished, the food is not less, and the thing that should be watched is just that. Now there are fewer and fewer things that can make your eyes shine, and you can watch it less and less once.
I love the city, which is located on a narrow isthmus between two harbours, surrounded by the sea on three sides. From the trendy boutiques and cafes of the city centre, you can enjoy a wine tasting on one of the islands in the Hauraki Gulf in half an hour, or hike through the natural rainforest or stroll along the black sand beaches along the rugged west coast.
Hunting was not expected to be possible in the city, and the main targets were nocturnal opossums, marsupials that had been invaded by Australia and were encouraged to hunt them. About five or six kilograms, like the size of a puppy.
In fact, there are many New Zealanders in London, after all, it is the home of their ancestors. Young New Zealanders come to work in the UK, just as juniors go to the homes of the elderly, and rarely see outsiders.
Although he speaks with flat vowels and is often joked about by the British, he never cares. The only thing that upsets good-natured New Zealanders is mixing them with Australians.
Despite being close neighbours, the people of the region have long defined themselves as descendants of explorers, many of whom were Scottish and have the chivalrous spirit and spirit of an alpine people.
At that time, it was more criminals who immigrated to Australia who were banished to distant desert islands. The early settlers cultivated wasteland and established farms, which required perseverance and willpower. So they still love outdoor sports and adventure in their bones, and they invented paragliding, bungee jumping, and yo-wave ball.
Young people who have been mixed for a few years, earn some pounds, travel the world, and when they have children, they have the idea of returning to their hometown, and go to a more peaceful, relaxed, slower-paced, less anxious, better school, cleaner air.
This is Hollywood's favorite filming location, what "The Lord of the Rings", "The Hobbit", "King Kong", "Avatar", "The Chronicles of Narnia", etc. For example, The Hobbit Village, which was filmed for more than ten days, was permanently preserved.
There are 44 caves in the Hobbit Village, each of which is uniquely designed and brightly decorated, and every plant and tree is carefully tended by craftsmen every day.
Mirror-like lakes dot the verdant hillsides, and semi-circular wooden houses of the hobbits are dotted around, together with stone arch bridges, mountain paths, fences and gardens, creating a cosy picture of fantasy.
At the end of the film, the sets of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit set set up in New Zealand had to be dismantled and destroyed after filming due to copyright reasons, but the owners of Hobbit Village negotiated to keep the pit at the bottom of the bag and repair it to welcome worshippers from all over the world.
The tiny Bag Hole, the Green Dragon Inn, the Mill and the Banquet Tree are just a few of the scenes that have attracted fans of the Lord of the Rings, as well as the cafés, tree-lined streets and rolling green valleys.
Along the way, I saw many Terrans repairing houses and taking care of gardens. Pan Tan learned that due to the shortage of labor, Shire has set up a W Holiday program for young people, and healthy people between the ages of 18 and 60 can apply.
Applications are accepted all year round, including gardeners, carpenters, iron casters, winemakers, tour guides, police forces, etc., there is something for everyone. Including board and lodging, the salary is determined according to the type of work and working hours, and the year-end double salary plus bonus.
Walking into the tavern, it still retains the appearance of the middle Tertiary period of Middle-earth, which is very nostalgic. Barley beer, ginger soda, coffee, hot cocoa, apple pie and cakes are served.
The drink is served for free, but the taste doesn't feel authentic, and it is probably not handbrewed by the Hobbits, but should be made casually by young Terrans on working holidays.