This past weekend I and the other 15 students went on student trips. We were dropped off in Christchurch on Friday morning and were told to meet back at a church in Christchurch on Sunday night, what we did for the weekend was up to us. I and ten other students spent the day and night exploring Christchurch. We had a nice dinner, went to an authentic Irish pub, and stayed in a hostel in the city. On Saturday morning we rented a van and a car and drove two hours North
to a town called Kaikoura. I drove the van, which was quite an experience. 
In New Zealand cars drive on the left side of the road and the right side of the car is the driver's side. It took a little getting used to but it felt somewhat natural by the end. In Kaikoura we walked out on the rocks during low tide and got very close to some seals.
They were napping on the rocks, trying to soak up some sun. At night I slept in another hostel in the city. On Sunday morning we stopped at a beautiful winery on they way back to Christchurch.
It had a beautful view of the mountains and the ocean. Sunday night we went to an inner city church that was very different from what I am used to. A group opened by break dancing, and then we sang in a rock concert-like atmosphere. Tony Campolo was the speaker, which was incredible.
to a town called Kaikoura. I drove the van, which was quite an experience. 
In New Zealand cars drive on the left side of the road and the right side of the car is the driver's side. It took a little getting used to but it felt somewhat natural by the end. In Kaikoura we walked out on the rocks during low tide and got very close to some seals.
They were napping on the rocks, trying to soak up some sun. At night I slept in another hostel in the city. On Sunday morning we stopped at a beautiful winery on they way back to Christchurch.
It had a beautful view of the mountains and the ocean. Sunday night we went to an inner city church that was very different from what I am used to. A group opened by break dancing, and then we sang in a rock concert-like atmosphere. Tony Campolo was the speaker, which was incredible.This morning we began our first class, called Stream Ecology. It is pretty intense but also interesting.
2 comments:
Wow! That looks so cool. What an experience to drive on the opposite side of the van and road! I was green with envy when I heard of your close encounter with those seals! To echo Michelle, great idea with the blogs. I look forward to them.
Note form the grandparents...Hi Brian good to see your pictures and hear from you, glad you're having a good time. We'll be happy to see you come spring, love you lots. -grandma Schaap Hi Brian this is grandpa, hope youre doing well over there-(we're at Michelle's place, we're coming to see you next week...haha)Take care love ya bye-grand pa.
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