By Hannah
New Zealand forests look like Canadian forests with blotches of jungle-like plants in them. One strange, tall tree (20 metres) looks like something from a playmobile set. They have soft, green long leaves that sort of look like pine needles, but they all face upward. There are probably about 100 branches on each tree, and they are all spread apart. I learned that these trees are called Norfolk Pines.
When the famous explorer Captain Cook came to New Zealand, the first thing that he noticed about it was this strange tree. He found these trees very interesting. Also these trees were first discovered on Norfolk Island between New Zealand and Australia.
Hannah, clearly the needles are pointing up because you are on the other side of the world so gravity works backward there.
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Uncle Jeff
Hannah, we're thrilled to see you've "landed" and are enjoying yourself - AND learning lots!
ReplyDeleteHi it's Sierra! Look out for any kangaroos! Do they have them there?
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Hi Hannah, are you having fun, I like the tree, have you seen a Kauri tree yet ? may be you can send a picture and tell me about it .love Oma
ReplyDeleteHi Martin & Trish - I can't believe what you are doing. WHAT AN EXPERIENCE for you and the kids!!!! This is the trip of a life time. I will be following your journey's. Keep safe and have lots of fun. Hugs Mary Ann from Tecumseh
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