Final Day

Well, the final day began with a very early morning with us having the coach packed by 7.30, eventually hitting the road at 8.30. Thirty minutes in and the Potterthon began, all of the Harry Potter films back to back over the journey!
Morning tea was spent at the lovely Timaru Botanical Gardens, and the band (who I felt were beginning to look a little tired) at lunch at the Hornby Mall. A few more Harry Potters later, we pulled into Murchison, having dropped off some band members en route. A quick dinner and we were finally on the last leg, arriving at the bandroom around 10.15.
Thank yous must go to all of my parent helpers on the tour, Albert the coach driver, Julie for her fund raising skills, and Peter for pulling the trip together. It was a fantastic trip that will live long in the memory.
I'd also like to thank my team leaders for the tour: Chocolateer McQuinn, Augustus Deans, Karate Kid Giddall, Howlin Mad Melon Burton, Hopalong Clark, and Too Cool For Sleep Robinson - great job!
Keep an eye on the blog for our adjudicator comments and Mike's take on it all....