The day started differently for each of us – some got up early, while others left the house at the very last minute. We met at 8:55 a.m. at New Lynn Station to take the 9:10 train together. After a short ride, we got off at Grafton Station and walked from there to the Auckland Museum.
In front of the museum, we first took a group photo before being led to our own room, where we received a short welcome and introduction. Afterwards, the large group was divided. In my group, we learned about the Mana Newspaper. Our guide explained very clearly how it was created and what importance it had. He answered all our questions in detail, which made the session really interesting.
Next, we took part in a workshop led by an archaeologist. He told us how the Māori came to New Zealand and showed us various ancient tools they used. The most impressive moment was when he played a nose flute at the end – the sound was unique and created a very special atmosphere.
After the workshop, we had a lunch break before we were allowed to explore the museum on our own. There were many exciting exhibitions, including a recreated volcanic eruption that felt very realistic. Some of us used the time to look at different parts of the museum – others found more creative ways to use the stairs.
At the end of the day, we could choose whether to go back to school or stay in the city for a while. My friends and I decided to stay a bit longer. We got something to eat and discovered a photobooth where we took some funny souvenir pictures.
Everyone spent the evening individually – a great ending to an exciting and educational day.
