Category Archives: General

Briefly back in sunny Nelson after five days in the mountains, we all made the most of another beautiful NZ summer day – some brave ladies jumped out of an airplane from 13,000ft for an awesome skydiving experience overlooking the … Continue reading →

Many a philosopher or leader has noted the personal growth and collective unity that is born out of hardship or struggle. In our 124km canoe trip down the Whanganui River, there were plenty of small testimonies to this truth. A … Continue reading →

In the shadow of the peaks of Mount Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe, we sat down to another group meal tonight – thirteen friends huddled around a picnic table, overlooking the sunset over Lake Taupo. Already ten days into our journey, … Continue reading →

Kia Ora from Auckland! Greeted by blue skies from the City of Sails upon arrival into New Zealand, we filled our first day wandering through Auckland City’s streets and courtyards, and went for an afternoon swim in the refreshing Pacific … Continue reading →

Has it already been two weeks? I cannot believe it has gone by so fast. We have had some crazy adventures and totally fallen in love with the kind people of this country. I have a feeling when my lovely … Continue reading →

There have been so many experiences over the last week it is hard to decide which ones are the best. Trekking in Sapa was choice, Mai and Su our darling Hmong guides spoiled us with good foods and silly jokes. … Continue reading →

Our combined Nayland College and Nelson College for Girls group having a wonderful adventure exploring Vietnam. They’ve just been trekking in the mountainous northern region around Sapa, and now camping and kayaking in Halong Bay. A couple of pictures from … Continue reading →

Hello from the lovely island nation of Singapore. I have arrived back at the urban hostel of Pillows and Toast with 19 Kiwis in tow! Everyone had a good flight and is looking forward to heading to Vietnam tomorrow. I … Continue reading →

A sunset picnic dinner at the Sydney Botanic Gardens – overlooking the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge – had us sharing and talking and laughing until the bats descended upon our grassy knoll and the cityscape transformed into its … Continue reading →

Here I sit writing notes and giggling to myself while looking at photos of 14 beautiful people. 14 incredible friends. We met a mere two months ago but I feel as though I have known them my whole life. I … Continue reading →