Our last day in New Zealand.
How could two weeks have flown by so fast?? After packing our bags for the last time, our cells were unlocked at the Jailhouse and we were set free. The morning was spent shopping in Christchurch for souvenirs to bring to our loved ones (and last minute purchases for ourselves) and viewing the artworks in the Arts Centre http://www.artscentre.org.nz/ and Christchurch Art Gallery http://www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz/ and the collections of early Antarctic exploration and traditional Maori society at the Canterbury Museum http://www.canterburymuseum.com/. A few of the group even brushed shoulders with the Prime Minister who was visiting some of the same museums!
For our final meal together, we headed off to Arjee Bhajee, (http://www.arjeebhajee.co.nz/) one of Matt and Mary’s favorite local restaurants...Indian food with attitude. The owner of the restaurant provided us with a brief overview of the restaurant’s history, how he developed the unique dining experience and restaurant brand as well as the experience of opening a second establishment. At the airport we said our goodbyes to Matt, Mary, Liz, Graham and Chesley and boarded our plane for the beginning of nearly 24 hours of travel back to PA. Matt and Mary, we don’t know how to thank you enough for guiding us through an experience of a lifetime. But I believe the energy and ideas gained from our trip will be evident as the members of this group of 12 young growers forge their future in the Mid-Atlantic fruit industry. Cheers!!
Sidney Kuhn
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