Josh and I drove down to Wellington this morning so that we could attend the farewell luncheon for the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars currently in New Zealand. We left Palmerston North which was crazy windy...gale force winds and drove south with sunny skies the whole way-nice. Josh's directions to the host Rotarian's home were pretty good except for the fact he forgot to write down the specific house number that we were going to. Luckily, we had the Rotarian's phone number so we got the right address sorted and were on our way.
The luncheon was very nice and it was a good chance for all the scholars to say good bye as many are leaving in November. Rather than eating in the house, some of the girls decided to go outside to eat. We wanted to take advantage of the perfect sunny weather. I love the fact that it was like a tea party in the garden. Good food, good company and good weather.
Picnic lunch
Clockwise from left: Jessica, Janell, Elise, and Tara
Josh in the middle of chewing a cookie and trying to smile.
Ike and Josh talking in the parking lot.
After the luncheon, Josh and I headed into downtown Wellington for a visit to the Te Papa Museum. We looked around for an hour and then we drove back to Palmerston North to catch a free show called Elements. The show was about the history of the Manawatu. It was really good with some Maori performances and Japanese drum playing being the highlights.
With only four days of work left for me, our time to do the Tongariro Crossing is getting closer. I'm a little nervous that we aren't ready but I did 14 laps last Monday and yesterday so I have to think it will be a little bit easier than last time. Josh and I are thinking of taking a 3-4 day trip after my birthday to see the Waitomo Caves and then do the Tongariro.
Wish me good luck for my birthday this coming Saturday...I'm going to play the New Zealand lotto and win!
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