Hamanatua Stream Hike

Yesterday, on the 28th of September, 2021, half of my class were scurrying around, trying to get a free bathroom,  because we were going on a hike up the hamanatua stream, and no one, no one, wanted to go bathroom there. Because guess what? There were none! So, on the 28th of September, 2021, half of my class were scurrying around, trying to get a free bathroom. The girls bathroom is extra small, so there was a line bigger than me! Probably 15 times of the length of me! It was massive! I ended up going in the little kids bathroom. 

Before I knew it, we were lining up in single file, on the class deck with our medium sized bags on our backs. Suddenly we were moving across the road, and onto the walkway. Halfway there, I met Rio's mum Natalie, walking their dog Coco. I said,  " Hi, Natalie!",  and kept walking. It was nice to see my neighbor, it made me smile. 

Soon enough, we were up Scarlys Way, and Koka Rozie was opening the gate into the property. First we had to jump over a small stream. My idea was to throw my bag over the stream on flat, dry land, then jump over the stream myself. Luckily enough, Matua Steffan caught my bag in mid air, and I jumped over the stream with no problem. 

 We had to wait for the others to come, but once they did, we started walking again. We walked in mud, water, poo, more mud and lots more. finally we reached our destination we had a little break and then we headed back. We passed the enviros group when we were crossing the bridge to get to school.

Once we were at school, we took our socks and shoes off, and started playing outside. It was pretty fun, even though my feet were numb. 

In the afternoon when it was pick up time, mum hugged me and showed me the new swimming cap she got me. OMG! It was iridescent purple and it was a glow in the dark. Not that I swim in the dark!

I had the best day that week! Whew! 

Story Starters: I Couldn't Believe My Eyes!

 I couldn't believe my eyes!

About a million different lanterns swayed in the breeze, illuminating the path underneath me. It was the most beautiful thing I had seen in my life! I was so lucky that I could even come to Japan in the  dark. 

The airport was only a mile away from here , so I decided to take a look around. My friends, Cornelia and Ivy, were gaping at me as if I hadn't noticed that a million beautiful glowing lanterns were floating above my head.

I grinned at them and raced forward, hands outspread, enjoying the scene. Cornelia caught up with me and giggled quietly pointing at Ivy. I didn't realize what was so funny until I looked over to Ivy and saw that she was running under a large dragon that swept her up in the air and soared over the lanterns, Ivy was squealing with delight as the dragon blew a plume of smoke through his nostrils.

We chased them until the dragon had had enough time flying with Ivy, he landed with a ground rumbling thud and Ivy hopped down from his large taloned claws, the dragon fist bumped Ivy and accidently sent her flying in the air, she landed in a small bush. You could tell that Ivy was having the time of her life. {It wasn't everyday that you'd meet a dragon and fly with it!} 

We quickly went to the sushi shop and ordered some sushi and japanese drinks. Later, Cornelia Ivy and I were making ourselves comfortable in the plane that would bring us back to nz, Auckland airport, then jump on another plane there and fly all the way back to gisborne, our home.  

Story Starters

   If you were wondering if this was real, I'll assure you this is fake. Although, I wish it were real! It would be super cool! 🐉

     No one took notice of him, as if he was invisible. Sometimes they walked right past his tent and didn't even flinch. They're completely ignoring me! Eagle thought angrily, They should at least say hello! Eagle sniffled a little then sneezed. A plume of smoke erupted from his nose. Humph! Eagle sneezed again, this    time a sprout of fire flew out of Eagle's snout. The fire caught the cotton fabric on the tent, and started building up. Uh, oh! A small voice inside the back of Eagle's head screamed. 

       Suddenly the whole tent caught on fire. Eagle tried to move, but his feet were glued to the floor. "Help!" Eagle cried, "Somebody help me!" Eagle heard a distant scream from outside the tent, It must          have gone right through the fabric! Eagle realized. 

Eagle pulled his feet away from  the dusty floor, and stumbled. He quickly got to his feet and scampered       over to the cupboard where the water vessels were stored.  They were quite heavy, since they were full with cold refreshing water.  Eagle trudged over to the fire, and splashed the water everywhere. Eagle         occasionally broke a few water vessels, but other than that, Eagle was doing well. 

    The fire was finally out, and Eagle was huffing and puffing. Whew! Eagle thought, That was hard work and I made it! Eagle collapsed to the floor with hardly any effort. He rolled over fast as a giant water vessel crashed where he would have been if he hadn't moved out of the way.    "Jeez!" Eagle muttered, " Didn't see that coming!" Eagle was slowly getting up, when a small dragonet flew in from outside the tent. " Watch out!" Eagle shouted, as the small dragonet collided with the Eagles stomach.        " Orghhh, Whahh?" Eagle groaned.  

The small dragonet looked over to Eagle and squeaked in surprise. "EEP, EEP, EEP!"  Eagle looked sideways and walked over to the squeaking dragonet. "EEP!, Eep, eep?" Eagle picked up the dragonet as it squirmed and wriggled. " You, are one wriggly pipsqueak." The small dragonet stopped wriggling as if it were offended by Eagles words." EEP!" cried the dragonet." What now?" Eagle said. "You can't possibly be hungry, could you?" At the words of hungry, the dragonet perked up.