Hi! Two days ago we "tramped" 18.6 kms into Lochmara Lodge, which is a resort on the South Island of New Zealand. Swimming in the bay late at night we saw phosphorescence in action. Tramping about during the day we learned about how New Zealand has reforested trees.
Firstly, I’d like to talk about the phosphorescence. Phosphorescence is a reaction from good algae eating bad bacteria. When I dove into the dark, murky water at 10:00p.m. it chilled my body. My first thought was to get out immediately but as I stayed in the water a luminescent glow was emitted from my body. It looked like my body was sending sparks in different directions as I moved in the water. It was the coolest thing I've seen this trip!
Lastly, the reforestation that has happened in New Zealand is quite significant. New Zealand is reforesting because they are selling their trees to make 13% of New Zealand's money. Lochmara started planting trees but all of a sudden they weren’t planting them and the trees were growing like crazy. Reforesting will always be a big project for NZ.
We had a fabulous time there!
Miss U Guys very much!
Paden + Family
Hey Paden - I love your replies to us on the last post. I laughed out loud - little point by point responses.. Short but sweet, right?!
ReplyDeleteWe got our 1:1 laptop program running today, Your's is safely tucked away for your return should you forget your own laptop one day.
That photo of you with the algae is fantastic. We looked at it with the lights off on the SMART board - I look forward to hearing more about that. Was the algae floating around you, or eating bacteria off you?!
I am delighted with how you are writing your posts - there is a natural story telling quality that you have developed - BRAVO!! Keep up the great work.
I will be passing this on to a couple of people who want to say hi - we sure miss you guys!!
hugs,
Mrs C
hi Paden from Sarina
ReplyDeleteHi Paden how are you doing? Todday we got our laptops and we have our grad photos. There is a laptop waiting here for you.What is the weather like? Here in Calgary its cold but were having a chinook. Were wondering when your coming back? At gym were starting our basket tournament.
Azhar
Hi! Hope you guys are doing great. I'm doing good. Sounds like you are having fun with the 1:1 laptop program! It must be really cool to do projects for one person at a time.
ReplyDeleteHow were the grad photo's?
What are the teams for basketball tournament?
Miss U all a lot
Paden + Family
I don't see any recent photos of your dad. Was he some of the "bad" bacteria that was eaten?!
ReplyDeleteThe earlier photos look like he might be losing weight. Are you making sure that he eats?
I would love to learn more about the phosphoresence when you return.
Jeff F.
Paden,
ReplyDeleteEven though I'm signed in as Princess Sugar Cookie it's me Scott! You have been on quite the adventures. Your detailed descriptions are excellent and I enjoy reading them. Hope the rest of your trip is as much fun as you've had so far. Keep up the good work.
Scott