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Most Photographed "Public Loo" in New Zealand, and Possibly in the World

Travel with me to the Hundertwasser Toilets, located in Kawakawa, New Zealand. Kawakawa is a small sleepy town in Northland. It's about an hour drive from Whangarei, the capital of Northland. What is interesting about Kawakawa? Well, it is famous for it's own public toilets  to be known as  the  Most Photographed "Public Loo" in New Zealand, and possibly in the World! Hundertwasser Toilets Kawakawa, Northland, New Zealand A photoshot fronting the Hundertwasser Toilets Toilets were designed by internationally renown artist and architect Frederick Hundertwasser Truly a work of art!  From the grass roof, to gold balls, ceramic tiles, bottle glass windows, mosaic tiling, cobblestone flooring are just among the materials used in this toilet A look Inside. I didn't take this photo. Must be odd to take photos inside the toilet. Photo credit  source The Grass Hut, Kawakawa, New Zealand A Cafe/Coffe Shop just across the road from the Hu...

A Taste of Hell

Have you tasted Hell? Look no more, go to New Zealand! I love New Zealand. The Land of the Long White Clouds. Greener than where I am now here in Sydney, Australia. Famous for its white sand and clean beaches, millions of sheep, outdoor adventures, rugby (I'm a fan of the All Blacks), fishing spots, and home of Sir Edmund Hillary, first man to conquer Mt Everest. New Zealand was my home for the past six years and I can say, it's a country of friendly Kiwis - both the bird (kiwi) and the people. New Zealand has a very Godly National Anthem. The first stanza goes like this: God of nations! at Thy feet In the bonds of love we meet, Hear our voices, we entreat, God defend our Free Land. Guard Pacific's triple star, From the shafts of strife and war, Make her praises heard afar, God defend New Zealand I went to New Zealand last month and as I was driving in town, I found this bizarre looking shop. A black painted building with a sign o...