Some more pictures taken from my deck...
Grey vs. Gray: I couldn't figure out the difference(s) between "Grey" and "Gray" (well, yes the vowels are different), but I just read that "Grey" is used in UK English and "Gray" in US English. I don't know if that's correct but it works for me... If you know otherwise please let me know! I'm curious!
Speaking of Grey vs. Gray...
Left: Karl, who is from Ireland but now lives in Paihia.
Right: Me (yes, all the time)
This time I did not get overzealous and pile on too much (mud), so that it could DRY, like it's supposed to ;)
But you should SMELL this stuff... and yes, the Asian guy behind me wearing clothes suitable (pun intended) for work has chosen to swim in hot, mineral, muddy, sulfur-infused water on his Sunday evening... I think it is worth the second look :)