Day trip to Akaroa
On the 2nd Saturday of our study trip, our group went out to the Banks Peninsula near Christchurch for a day trip in Akaroa, a small tourist town. This was our big chance to get more acquainted with the famous natural scenery of New Zealand, and while it was indeed spectacular, the weather on that day we went was terrible! It was cold, wet, and cloudy, and this really affected what we were able to do. Still, we made the best of it, and despite the less than idea conditions, we managed to have a good time.
The main event of the trip was a harbor cruise. Most of the student went on this, led by Mr. Kawahata. He was able to take a lot of great photos of the amazing natural scenery. To see these photos, please click here.
Some more adventurous souls in our group took part in a dolphin swim. After dressing up in wetsuits, we went out into the harbor in a small boat in search of Hector dolphins, a rare mini-sized species that are only found in this harbor. Again, the weather affected our enjoyment, as it was really hard to relax and get into the experience. Still, each time we saw dolphins sent electric shocks of excitement through our bodies, so overall, the adventure of it all was well worth the harsh conditions.
