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!
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They have arrived safe and somewhat sound |
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First group shows off kiwi fruit |
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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!)
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Unilodge percentage about the dorms |
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First lunch in cafeteria |
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Let me tell you - beetroot and pumpkin soup! |
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Sign of the Kiwi |
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First tea time at Sign of Kiwi |
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Hiking up Sugarloaf on beautiful sunny day |
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At the top |
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Lyttleton Harbor (you are looking at the crater of a volcano that erupted millions of years ago. We are walking on the crater rim) |
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Colin talking about plants and "health and safety" Ryan looks very contemplative ... |
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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
Yay! So glad that at least 9/10ths of you are there safe and sound and had such a beautiful first day out. : )
ReplyDeleteYay!! So glad the course is back. Enjoy!!
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