I can’t believe that school starts on Monday. That means I only have three days left of summer. At my new school, all the classes are in different buildings, because the weather is generally warm. They have a bunch of cool classes, like cooking, woodwork, and a music and dance studio. Every morning there is morning tea, yet no one ever has tea. It’s kind of like a little snack.
Since we have arrived, it has been hard not knowing anyone, but one of my favorite things to do has been horse back riding. My mom and I have found a barn with over forty horses, and every week we are going to take lessons together.
It’s funny, because in DC a New Zealand accent is different, but here they think my accent is strange. The other thing I find funny is the true number of sheep here. They are everywhere, especially in the vineyards (I took the picture above!) I learned that there are more sheep than people in New Zealand. Because there are no wolves here, the sheep have no predators, so the population grows and grows.
The funniest thing that has happened this week is when we were driving to these cool hot springs, and there was a big truck in front of us with a bunch of animals in it. The back door keeping them in there was wide open, and they were struggling not to fall out. My mom was having a heart attack. Finally, another car told the driver, and he got out and closed the door.
I’ll write another blog in about a week in a half, when I have more chaos to tell you about, and I’ll tell you all about my new school.
Chloe Irwin
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That’s a funny story about the sheep Chloe
Enjoy school and keep us updated
Gail
Hi Gail. Nice to hear from you. It’s ridiculous!
Love-Chloe
Chloe,
Thanks for sharing your adventure! We have only met when you were little at Aunt Sophie’s wedding in France. My name is Laura and I grew up in the house next door to your grandparents in Maryland and currently live near Charlottesville. Your Mom and Aunt Sophie are two of my very favorite people and we spent a good bit of time together as Neighbors. I also babysat them on Thursday nights so your grandparents could go out. So, I am enjoying your stories very much! Keep your folks in line (haha) and I look forward to meeting the young lady you have become. I am so excited for you at your new school. Can’t wait to hear!
Love – Laura
Thanks so much Laura for reading my blog and leaving a comment. I have heard quite a lot about you from my mom, aunt, and grandparents. Hope to hear from you soon.
love- Chloe
Chloé I love the vineyard picture. Miss you😘
Miss you too
Love- Chloe
Now I really wish those sheep hats had gotten to us before your departure. You would have fit right in! We miss you, Chlo. Can’t wait to hear what school’s like on Monday. So glad you’re riding, too! Hope you have a great weekend. xoxo
Haha 🙂 thanks
Love- Chloe
Love your story Chloe!
And the picture of the truck and sheep is hilarious! I can only imagine your mom driving and trying to keep her cool!
You guys are so lucky!
Great job Chloe! Keep it up!
I hope school is going well.
Also, excellent pictures!
Hey Chloe
This is an awesome blog Chloe! Welcome to Awapuni
school here in Gisborne! Funny story about the animals in the back of the truck on the way to Morere Hot pools.
Mr Barclay
Hi Mr. Barclay! I’m so surprised you got the chance to see my blog. Awapuni is so cool!