But wait! There's more! What else did we discover in Norsewood?

We discovered MANY very friendly people who were keen to show us around or provide a room to eat lunch in out of the rain.  Although the rain was only light drizzle, it was very nice to have a dry place to eat.  Thanks so much to Norsewood School who kindly invited us in and then showed us a Scandinavian dance.  We then learnt the dance and joined in with the Year 3 & 4 children.

We were now ready to travel on the bus down to Lower Norsewood where a very special treat was waiting.

Jeff, a wood carver, began by introducing himself and explaining that he had something in common with us.  He had been a student at Haumoana School in 1973!  He then produced a beautiful carved plaque with a picture of a troll.  Wow - we are so lucky.

Jeff showed us some examples of his work and explained how it was done as he worked on his current project.

He then took us out to the newly developed wetlands at the back of the old Norsewear factory, to feed the eels.  Three big fat eels came swimming swiftly up the stream for their food, frightening the parents and delighting the children!

We could have stayed forever but we needed to get back on the bus and head to the Taniwha Daffodil farm.

We had never seen so many daffodils in one place!  We enjoyed wandering around the daffodil maze, picking daffodils and then some of us helped to wrap them ready for taking home.  Jacob even took control of the takings!  Of course we do maths on our school excursions!  They loved our daffodil paintings and haiku poems and have decorated their shed with them.

Well done Jacob - you gave the correct change.

What a great day!  Thank you to all the wonderful parents who came and helped keep us all safe and happy.  The children will have this special memory for a long time.