blenheim and nelson Rotary week

We had a midterm break for two weeks (August 18-September 4) and for the first week, I headed up to the "Top of the South", the area of beautiful vineyards, stunning coastline, and really really friendly people. I spent the week with the other five ambassadorial scholars who are studying in Christchurch spent the week together in Blenheim, Picton, and Nelson- the area at the tip of the South Island. We were hosted by various Rotarians and between the six of us, spoke to all 10 Rotary clubs in the area. While we weren't wining and dining with Rotarians, we were touring wineries (and tasting!), boating on the Marlborough Sounds, and hiking in Abel Tasman National Park. Overall it was a great week!!















Glen, Jesse and me in Kaikoura at the seal colony on the way to Blenheim

On the boat in the Marlborough Sounds- Glen, Andrea and Henrik checking out the catch. We caught some really tasty scallops!


The group on the boat 'Eliza' in the Marlborough Sounds- Andrea, Henrik, Daisy, me, Glen, Miriam (daughter of a Rotarian), and Jesse


Daisy and Henrik hiking down to Anchorage- the first part of the Abel Tasman walk (one of NZ's 8 Great Walks)

Abel Tasman National Park

The incredible view from our host's house in Nelson- looking towards Abel Tasman National Park

Henrik, me and Daisy getting ready for a Rotary meeting in Nelson.

cheers-

s.