James goes to Auckland to get his Medal. Dec 6th. 2013

Last Friday (6^th December 13) I woke up half an hour earlier than usual because I was going to Auckland at 7:00 to get my UNSW ICAS Computer Skills medal (it’s closer to a large gold coated coin than a medal).

When we (me and my mum) got to Auckland (at 8:00) we went to my uncle’s house and then we went to Butterfly Creek. At Butterfly Creek we saw fish, butterflies (obviously), turtles, crocodiles, rabbits, mice, chickens, goats and dogs. I got to hold a mouse and a rabbit (the rabbit seemed like he wanted to get away), ride on a (very slow) train and watch a crocodile get lunch

After we got back home (after taking about 75 pictures) I got to ride in (and fly) a plane (and take another 68 pictures). On the plane I saw a seaplane and took a few pictures of it. I noticed that that the flags on the bridge because of Nelson Mandela dying. Then I flew the plane really low and just before crashing pull the wheel up and turn it right.

On Saturday (the next day) I went to Auckland University to collect my medal (and certificate) after moving two fields of sheep together (and driving back to the shed with 3 planes, a boat and other stuff).

The next day (Sunday) we had to get up early to catch the plane home (and eat some “vegie chips” that say “hot off the barbie” but aren't, being tipped over 60^o, being bounced around and smashing your head as the plane’s brakes franticly try to slow the plane down)