Kiaora from our new location– Taupo, New Zealand. Here is a poem to let all you mates know what we have been up to:
We started this week on a Morai,
where we picked thistles, painted fences, oh how time flew by.
We went on a hike with tons of sheep and beautiful hills,
and some of our group members learned how to catch eels.
For fun we played frisbee and barefoot soccer too.
However, two group members had to go home, so now their time is through.
We ended up in Taupo and had to say goodbye,
but we wish them luck with everything and hope they succeed in all they try.
The past few days here have been adventurous and fun,
we played an intense game of paintball and of course the gold team won. (Greg, Laura, Alex F., Alex W., Casey)
Then we went to the hot springs, it was such a relaxing time,
The dragon water slide was awesome, it was definitely worth the cold climb.
Wednesday we went black water rafting in the Waitimo caves, what a beautiful site,
the glow worms helped us find our way because they were so bright.
Our adventures in Taupo are now over and we are very sad to leave,
for the next 5 days we will be outdoors, exploring NZ with the OPC!!!
THE END!
Here are some shout outs to family and friends from each member of the group!
Laura: “To Mom, Dad, and TJ: MONKEY!”
Greg: “Laura’s Latin teacher!! Hey parents and bros!”
Alex W.: “I LOVE YOU MOMMY! I miss you uncles!”
Mike: “Doin good- still here. Love you guys!”
Alex F.: “Having a great time in NZ. Hope everything is well back at home!”
Catherine: “Dear Family, glad we finally had contact. Good luck in congress Jane!!”
Nick: “Still Alive. :)”
Michelle: “All my quick dry clothing came in handy.”
Nina: “To Mom, Dad, Allie, Rach, Chad, Josh, and Daisy: I meeeeeeeeees you and I miss pink-panthering with you. The foot is a-okay! Love you guys. Did you like my poem?”
Thanks for reading mates! Hope everything is great at home!!
Cheers!
-Nina Rosenberg & Alex Wentworth…AKA the master poets.
