We had a homestay
On a farm with cows and dogs
It was happy times
— Brooke

to the best family
i had a blast hanging out
hope to come visit soon
— Max F.

through the old, charming village
through green hills we rode
in the heart of Oamaru
— Lucy

The sheep and cattle graze
The Kiwis peacefully daze
What a lovely place
— Myles

I fed bread to sheep
I rode horses on the beach
Love my family
— Abigail

felt so welcomed
biking down mountains with cows
I will miss you all
— Jordan

New Zealand is cool
And that does mean sub-zero
It’s too cold outside
— Max D.

Views like none other
Penguins, seals, cows, and sheep
Both families were great!
— Madison

New culture was cray
Fami-lay only gave love
Love has no language
— Jack K.

Emma, Linda, Paul,
Paddy, McGregor, add five
Borrie’s Full Beehive!
— Anya

Brand new families
Eating a lot of good food
Fletcher was so fun
— Bradley

Exploring the town
Of Oamaru, making friends,
Enjoying coffee
— Carolyn

8 AM – sheep feed
Noon – sheep sheering and rugby
Night – lamb roast / stories
— Zack

Homestays were so fun
Each morning we drank coffee
It was so yummy
— Charlotte

The love we received
Will never be forgotten
We miss you always
— Will

`O’ Oamaru
Countless awesome memories
I will reminisce
— Jack F.

Began with penguins
Then warmly welcomed again
Thanks both families!
— Ella

Eating some nice meals
Playing scrabble with Lauren
That’s my great home stay
— Patricio

screeching through the bush
marking their territory
penguins are the best
— Xan