Well, it is my last day here in the beautiful New Zealand. I've gotten to meet a lot of wonderfully welcoming people, so I definitely suggest making your way to NZ sometime in your life!
Last week I was fortunate enough to go on a field trip with an Early Childhood Education class from Wintec. It was an "Identity and Diversity" class that focused on Maori history and events:
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| Historical sight (Miropiko) in Hamilton |
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| Pirongia town church and museum |
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| Pirongia stronghold |
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| Rangiawhia church |
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| Orakau battle site |
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| Kihikihi town memorial |
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| Te Awamutu museum (traditional Maori battle pieces) |
Last weekend, Susan took me to Mystery Creek's famous "Fieldays", which is a farming event out in the country side that features every piece of farming equipment that you can imagine.
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| John Deere tractors getting ready for a race! |
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| New Zealand's weta |
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| Cow truck! |
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| Highland cattle |
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| Waffles! |
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| Birds of a feather |
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| Wedding gown made of canvas |
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| "Fantail" burlap and feather |
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| Shells, cloth, stones |
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| (Under 21 competition) |
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| Milking machine |
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| String! |
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| Burlap, string, sheep's wool |
Thank you to all the wonderful people that welcomed me into their lives for the short 7 weeks that I was here!!!
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| My goodbye party (Susan, Christine, Annie, Tanya, Sandra, Leanne) |
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| Annie and Leanne from The Park |
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| My cards :D |
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| Opening presents |
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| Christine from Wintec, and Sandra from The Park |
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| Dearest Homestay mum, Susan |
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| Karen, Sandra, Leanne, Annie |
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| Susan and I |
Love,
Karen Trotter - signing off!
