Our 2015 Iwi at Takahanga Marae in Kaikoura |
Kia
Ora. Having been immersed in Kiwi and Maori culture for the past five
weeks will now make the journey back to American culture another adventure.
Our students will take with them lasting memories of the challenges and
opportunities of what not only New Zealand faces, but what the rest of the
world faces as well. Preserving biological diversity, conserving
resources, and maintaining a balance between natural and human built environments
are key to a sustainable future. And, it will take all of us with our
diverse backgrounds to come together in many different ways to help make
lasting change for a bright future.
Dear
students, we hope that what you have experienced with us in New Zealand will
help shape the decisions you make for our future in exciting and positive ways.
We thank you for giving of yourselves openly with your hearts and minds
so that our time together could be such a special learning opportunity for us
all. We have really enjoyed being with all of you, touring the wop-wops,
and sharing a daily cuppa. Sweet As!
From
the land of the long white cloud, safe and happy travels! See you in the
land of the flowers (La Florida). With a Hongi and hug to each of you,
Mark, Meryl, Jámm, and Tupelo
Last JC Penney pose at CHCH Airport this afternoon |