Life on the geothermal fields has many benefits and of course fair few downsides too. Hot steam gush

Life on the geothermal fields has many benefits and of course fair few downsides too. Hot steam gushing out of the ground during cold winter provides more than just warmth. Locals actually slow cook their dinners over the steam outlets!

In the morning before work, pop a tray with meat and veggies into the steam built on top of the vent, and when you come back from work, dinner is beautifully cooked and ready for you to dig in! Or, if you prefer a boiled food, just put it all in a net and chuck into a hot spring pool for a bit and you got yourself cooked meal.

Hot springs are rich in alkalis and therefore work well as communal baths, which leave your skin clean and healthy. Obviously, communities assign a purpose for each pool, so no one bathes where others cook!

Whakarewarewa Village, New Zealand