Fun fact; New Zealand is on top of the Pacific Ring of Fire, and is mainly formed as a result of volcanic activity. Akaroa is a perfect example of a volcanic harbor.
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| Making my mom nervous |
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| Miranda and I |
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| Claire and Miranda |
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| Great views |
The drive to Akaroa (Aka: roa) (pun intended) from Peters' farm was about an hour on a bus through cliffs, hills, and mountains, so it was intimidating even for people like me, who aren't afraid of heights. One student even asked if there was such a thing as too scenic!
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| Our bus climbed all the way to the top |
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You can see where the sea broke through the wall of the volcano many years ago
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Akaroa Harbor was formed as a result of a caldera, or collapsed volcanic crater. The sea broke through and filled the crater. It is about 1 and 1/2 km long. Akaroa is a relatively small town and the only French settlement in New Zealand.
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| The harbor |
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| Cruise ships sometimes come into Akaroa now. Luckily none were here our day! |
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| Some of the cute old cottage in town |
Once we got to Akaroa, we had lunch, and set off to explore town. We went shopping and my sister and I played on a playground. By this time we were starting to get hungry and so we set off for...
The NZ famous Akaroa Fish and Chips Shop. This shop made the New Zealand Top Ten fish and chips shops. After we ate our fish and chips, it was time to go back to Lincoln and check in for the night.
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| We love fish and chips! |
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