During this past summer, we had the pleasure of receiving a Warner exchange grant to Hastings, New Zealand to attend Lindisfarne college. We would like to thank the Warner family, Mr. Gioia, and Mrs. Scholer for this amazing experience. Through our journey from Nashville, Tennessee to Napier, New Zealand, which in total was a 30 hour trip, we were lucky enough to not experience jet lag and enjoy the beautiful sights of the New Zealand landscape.
View from the plane.
Stepping off the plane, we were quickly acclimated to the mild Hawkes Bay winter. Directly after, we were taken to be fitted with our poppy red Lindisfarne attire. After being fitted we were taken to be introduced to our teachers and various Lindisfarne staff. Noticing our jet lag catching up with us, our families took us to our separate homes to rest, where we were able to watch game 7 of the NBA finals and experience a staple of American culture through the eyes of an outsider.
Throughout our exchange, our families exposed us to a vast plethora of New Zealand culture in our trips to Wellington and Rotorua.
Maori Church
Exhibit from Battle of Gallipoli Museum
Geothermal vent in Maori village
Josh and host Steve in Hobbiton village.
Our time on the ski lift at the luge resort
Another highlight of our foreign experience was participating in the national sport, rugby. Proving to be naturals, we picked up the sport quickly and became contributors to the team.
On the prowl.
Post game picture
By far, the best part of our trip was enjoying the many beautiful sights the country had to offer.
View from Josh's host house.
Wellington city
Lake Taupo
Final Sunset in New Zealand
Again, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Warner family, Mr. Gioia, and Mrs. Scholer for this amazing experience.
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