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We didn't drink, or play loud music, we left the lights turned off, helped other people there with jumps should their batteries be flat. When we left, I would always clean up any trash I found. Or, enjoy the little concrete slip at the far end with the rushing water (someone always would loose their togs, if we were wearing any at all.) The deeper section after the rushing water was the perfect place to sit and let it beat your shoulders, giving you one rather nice massage. Usually ending up at the pools well after midnight.ДЇor hours we would soak and watch the stars, lying as flat as we could in various places to get just the right amount of temperature. Just jump in the car, and down we would go. The sandflies are thick and thirsty in the changerooms, so be warned!ДЇor many years, mates of mine used to take road trips from Auckland down to these pools as a spur of the moment event. Fixed with antihistamines, but not a pleasant experience.

next morning with a severe allergic reaction to the bites. I used a whole tube of anti-itch cream in the next couple of hours, but ended up in Emergency at Tauranga Hospital at 2 a.m. However I neglected to put it on my legs when I got out, and got attacked something severe.

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The caretaker, Jo, kindly gave me a bottle of coconut oil to slather exposed skin with as the sandflies were rampant, even though it was a cool day. The water itself was divine, just the right temperature right near the steps and ramp, and the gravelly bottom felt great underfoot. Let me finish by saying Director, Michael Feifer has a talent for telling a good story, my hat goes off to him and I look forward to seeing what he has coming out next.-Patrick Picketts-Videoviews.I wasn't going to stop here but decided to have a try - the appearance of the pool was great from a distance but up close there was an oily scum and brown floaties which were quite offputting, but it was explained that they were natural occurrences leaching from the surrounding rocks and bush. Do yourself a favor and make sure you pick this up, you are going to be glad you did. If you like a good drama then I highly recommend picking up one of the best films I have seen so far this year, I am confident it will find a huge audience on DVD with strong word of mouth. I can go right through the cast but instead I will just say everyone is fantastic in their roles. The entire cast did a terrific job, Jay Pickett is incredible was Eden and Tom Skerritt gives a powerful performance as his father in a limited role. This is one of those stories that reminds us why we fell in love with cinema in the first place, sadly you don't get to see many films like 'Soda Springs' anymore so when one does show up it's not only a surprise but a joy as well. There's a lot going on in Eden's life after he returns but to talk too much about the details would only ruin the film for those waiting to see it. The film tears at your emotions, from happy to sad the film draws you in and never lets up. Eden isn't the only character in the film that you take notice of right away, every character is well-written and realistic and when you combine that with a terrific story, beautiful landscapes and amazing music you got your self a gem and 'Soda Springs' is just that, it's a dramatic triumph. Right from the start of the film I knew I was in for something special, Eden was a character I immediately attached myself to and no matter what happened in the past I wanted the best for him going forward so I was engaged and set to see it through. 'Soda Springs' is a Western/Drama about a man looking for redemption and just wanting the chance to proof he can belong again.

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