Volcano

It’s very tragic to hear about the volcanic eruption on White Island in which a number of tourists lost their lives.    Some (many?) of those involved were on an excursion to the island from a cruise ship docked at Tauranga- or more accurately, the port of Mt Maunganui.

Well, we’ve been there on a cruise ship.  But I don’t recall an excursion to White Island, which is some distance out in the Bay of Plenty,  even being offered.   And I must say, it’s not the type of activity that would interest me!

Of course, the region is well known for its seismic activity.  I certainly took notice of the evacuation routes around town in the event of a tsunami.