Presenting the banner of friendship and peace across the miles from the people of Alaska & the Yukon Territory to the Maori people.

Photo of team was taken at the Fisher and Paykel Healthcare manufactoring center, with our guide, Marcus Driller.

Brook - Our team re-united in New Zealand!!! It was very nice to go to the airport today and welcome the rest of the GSE team to New Zealand. This is the first time we have all been together as a team, ever!!!

Brook - After I adjusted to New Zealand time with a full night sleep, the Ross' began to explore Auckland with me beginning with a morning hike up Mt. Hobson a volcanic cone. Then it was off to the French Market where a multitude of treats, coffee's, cheeses and fresh produce were displayed to the crowds of patrons mingling through the isles. I'm sure there were more people in the market today than I would see in a month in Carcross!

Brook - My Arrival in Auckland New Zealand! After a mishap at the Vancouver airport involving an Airplane and a wall, my connecting flight was delayed which ultimately caused me to miss the flight to Fiji with my team. A quick change of plans with help from RITS and Rotary GSE organizers, I was re-routed directly to Auckland where I was met at the Airport by Sylvie Wilkinson. I will wait in Auckland with my first Host Family Sally & Peter Ross until my team a...