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Venetian - the by pass was first started way before I left Taupo - the passing through traffic being diverted was welcomed by the residents but this re development is a different kettle of fish it’s not a few businesses whose takings will be down its the rate payers who will foot the bill - Taupo relies on tourism to keep places like the AC Baths operating - there are many Taupo residents who love seeing the crowds at the AC baths during the holidays as the first thing that will go again is residents concessions- one example all the rest homes bring their residents up by the bus load to soak their old  bones in the mineral water of the private pools .The council just win an award for their underground pumping station education centre which is open to the public - but you can’t get a park anywhere near it which means families have to cross the main highway
The Lava Glass place at Wairakei was fantastic - Kiwimade you would love their gardens - which they have won an award for but the cafe was horrendously expensive - we were glad we didn’t have the kids with us
Heading home tomorrow - this is a lovely part of Taupo

I love glass. Must put this place on my To Do list one day. Maybe even on my move.