Low Ropes, Lectures, Rugby, and Swimming

Kia Ora: Today the students are acclimating to the weather and the new time zone. We started the morning with some group exercises and team building (Speedball and Hot Chocolate). Group did quite well and no injuries. Had morning lectures on New Zealand conservation and development. Its all about engaging with different audiences in and around cities to positively affect biodiversity.

Team Building!

After an introduction to New Zealand meat pies at lunch (the famous Hilyers Cafe), students explored the small town of Lincoln. Back at the University, a Lincoln Uni rugby game was being played and students got to see the rough and tumble world of rugby.

Pies!

Rugby

After which, several students went swimming at the Selwyn Aquatic Center (yes the pools were heated!) and took some time to experience a NZ playground. (Hamster wheel, slides, crows nest, to name a few)

Swimming!

Playground

Playground

Hamster Wheel

We ended the evening watching Flight of the Conchords and had Pavlova, a NZ dessert originally made for a Russian ballerina. But there is some controversy.

making cream for the Pavlova

Flight of the Conchords!

Pavlova

Nighty night! Dr. H