Matamata, New Zealand
March 31 - Brook - Today was our first day off. Vivian and Becca went with their individual host families to their "batches" (cottages) for the day.
Brenda, Katie and I went with John & Judith Miocevic on a adventure for the day south of Auckland. First we headed for "Middle Earth" and hobbit town straight from the Lord of the Rings. This movie set is near a town called Matamata. Having never been to a movie set before I wasn't sure what to expect. Amazing a...