They have arrived! June 29

Well hello class of 2022! Welcome to Aotearoa.....it was pretty good trip from what I understand. People could see the southern Alps (covered with snow) on the way into Christchurch. Unfortunately, weather delayed Nico's flight and he arrives tomorrow. See you soon Nico!

They have arrived safe and somewhat sound

First group shows off kiwi fruit

Ryan, Charisse, and Ava figured out the airport "airplane" puzzle

We bundled up in the Gatorwaka and headed to University of Canterbury. After a discussion with unilodge representatives, the group moved into their dorm, had lunch, and we mustered (gathered) in the gatorwaka to take our first hike on the port hills. It was a warm hike with lots of views (and a very bright sun!)

Unilodge percentage about the dorms

First lunch in cafeteria

Let me tell you - beetroot and pumpkin soup!

Sign of the Kiwi

First tea time at Sign of Kiwi

Hiking up Sugarloaf on beautiful sunny day

At the top

Lyttleton Harbor (you are looking at the crater of a volcano that erupted millions of years ago. We are walking on the crater rim)

Colin talking about plants and "health and safety" Ryan looks very contemplative ...

Sun through the NZ Flax - it is getting dark fast!

It is such a pleasure to teach this class again. I can see by the excitement in everyone's eyes that this is going to be a great class. I wish everyone a good night rest and will see you in the morning. Frosty night - it will be below 0 Celsius tonight! If you get a chance - look at the stars this evening.  Dr. H